CVE-2026-20079 Details.
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center - Authentication Bypass
Atlas does not check this one. Needs a scripted sequence.
This check is a series of requests where each step depends on the last, often after logging in. Atlas runs single, read-only probes, so it does not run this one.
About CVE-2026-20079. What It Means.
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Software contains an authentication bypass caused by improper system process creation at boot, letting unauthenticated remote attackers execute scripts and gain root access, exploit requires crafted HTTP requests.
Affected Product. What Is Hit.
The record for CVE-2026-20079 does not name a vendor or product yet.
References. Where To Read More.
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center - Authentication Bypass. Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Software contains an authentication bypass caused by improper system process creation at boot, letting unauthenticated remote attackers execute scripts and gain root access, exploit requires crafted HTTP requests.
No. This check is a series of requests where each step depends on the last, often after logging in. Atlas runs single, read-only probes, so it does not run this one. The facts about CVE-2026-20079 are on this page, and you can request a demo to see how Brandefense watches your whole external attack surface.
Yes. CVE-2026-20079 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, which means attackers have used it against real targets.
Update the affected software to the latest version from the vendor, or follow the vendor's advice to switch off the affected feature. Vendor links are listed on this page when they are known.
This page lists the public facts about CVE-2026-20079. Atlas does not run a check for it, so nothing here says whether a particular site is affected.