How severe is CVE-2026-20262?

CVE-2026-20262 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-20262?

Affected package information for CVE-2026-20262 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I patch CVE-2026-20262?

Apply the cisco catalyst sd-wan manager security patch or hotfix for CVE-2026-20262 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.

How do I detect CVE-2026-20262 across my infrastructure?

Inventory every cisco catalyst sd-wan manager deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-20262 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.

How does O3 Security protect against CVE-2026-20262?

O3 detects and blocks CVE-2026-20262 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Is CVE-2026-20262 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2026-20262 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-20262?

CVE-2026-20262 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 28.2%, placing it in the 98th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

Is CVE-2026-20262 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2026-20262 (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Directory or Path Traversal Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-06-15. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2026-06-29. The required action was: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20262?

CVE-2026-20262 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2026-20262?

CVE-2026-20262 affects cisco catalyst sd-wan manager. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2026-20262 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2026-20262 was published on June 15, 2026 and was last updated on July 24, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2026-06-15 — agencies required to remediate by 2026-06-29

CVE-2026-20262

MEDIUM

CVE-2026-20262 is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in cisco catalyst sd-wan manager. It is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-06-15) — treat it as actively exploited and patch now. O3 Security detects and blocks CVE-2026-20262 exploitation at runtime via eBPF exploit-chain detection and L7 egress monitoring, even on unpatched systems.

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly SD-WAN vManage, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to create a file or overwrite any file on the…

Published

Jun 15, 2026

Updated

Jul 24, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

28.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk98th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

This vulnerability exists because the affected software does not properly validate user-supplied input during a file upload process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected API endpoint of the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create or overwrite any file on the underlying operating system. This file could later be used to elevate to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials with at least a lower-privileged, single-task user account.

Affected Products

1 product · 6 configurations

Application

catalyst sd-wan managercisco

≥ 26.1 && < 26.1.1.2

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vendor / appliance

Detect
Inventory every cisco catalyst sd-wan manager deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.
Fix
Apply the cisco catalyst sd-wan manager security patch or hotfix for CVE-2026-20262 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.
Workarounds
Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.
How O3 protects you
O3 detects and blocks CVE-2026-20262 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Tailored to CVE-2026-20262. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.

Frequently Asked Questions

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly SD-WAN vManage, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to create a file or overwrite any file on the filesystem of an affected system. This vulnerability exists because the affected software does not properly validate user-supplied input during a file upload process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected API endpoint of the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create or overwrite any file on the underlying operating system. This

O3 Security · Runtime Protection

Is CVE-2026-20262 being exploited in your environment?

O3's eBPF runtime sensors and L7 egress monitoring detect and block the CVE-2026-20262 exploit chain at execution — protecting unpatched and end-of-life systems until the vendor patch is applied.

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