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CVE-2026-20093: Authentication bypass in Cisco Integrated Management Controller

A vulnerability in the change password functionality of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the sys...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2026-20093
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2026
Date Published2026-04-01
VendorCisco
ProductIntegrated Management Controller
CVSS Score9.8 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the change password functionality of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the system as Admin.

This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of password change requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication, alter the passwords of any us…

Required Actions

Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects Integrated Management Controller by Cisco. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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