CVE-2026-20098: Cisco Meeting Management Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Certificate Management feature of Cisco Meeting Management could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, execute arbitrary commands, and elevate privileges to root on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in certain sections of the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to the affected system. The malicious files could overwrite system files that are processed by the root system account and allow arbitrary command execution with root privileges. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of video operator.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Meeting Management
Cisco Meeting Management<3.12.1

Event History

Feb 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20098?

CVE-2026-20098 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file uploads and root privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20098?

To fix CVE-2026-20098, update your Cisco Meeting Management to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-20098?

CVE-2026-20098 affects all authenticated users of Cisco Meeting Management that can access the Certificate Management feature.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2026-20098?

CVE-2026-20098 can be exploited by authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute commands on the vulnerable system.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-20098?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-20098 include unauthorized command execution, data breaches, and full system compromise.

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