CVE-2026-76497: Insecure Temporary File in Cisco Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway
Description
CVE-2026-76497 is a medium severity vulnerability in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway involving insecure temporary file handling. The issue relates to improper management of temporary files, categorized under CWE-377. Cisco has conducted an internal security review and released software hardening updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities including this one. No specific affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Affected software
Cisco
Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns insecure temporary file handling in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway, identified as CVE-2026-76497. It falls under CWE-377, which involves the use of insecure temporary files that can lead to security risks. Cisco's internal security review led to software hardening releases addressing this and other vulnerabilities. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.6 (medium severity) with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on integrity and availability but not confidentiality. No explicit affected versions or patch information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access and low privileges, requiring user interaction, to exploit insecure temporary file handling, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Cisco has indicated that software hardening releases addressing this vulnerability exist, but no explicit patch or version information is provided. Users should monitor Cisco advisories for updates and apply any official fixes when available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T12:02:03.640Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad8e8d74d27ba8daac3b6d5
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 16:31:19 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 16:45:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 16:46:20 UTC
Views: 4
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