CVE-2026-20101: High severity Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the SAML 2.0 single sign-on (SSO) feature of Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software and Secure FTD Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability is due to insufficient error checking when processing SAML messages. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted SAML messages to the SAML service. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software
Cisco Secure FTD Software
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software>=9.12.1<9.16.4.85
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software>=9.17.1<9.18.4.66
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software>=9.19.1<9.20.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software>=9.22.1.1<9.22.2.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software>=9.23.1<9.23.1.7
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=6.4.0<7.0.9
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=7.1.0<7.2.11
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=7.3.0<7.4.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=7.6.0<7.6.4
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense>=7.7.0<7.7.11

Event History

Mar 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20101?

CVE-2026-20101 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service (DoS).

2

How does CVE-2026-20101 impact affected Cisco products?

CVE-2026-20101 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause affected devices to reload unexpectedly, leading to service disruptions.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-20101?

CVE-2026-20101 affects Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software and Cisco Secure FTD Software without specifying particular versions.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-20101?

To mitigate CVE-2026-20101, update your Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software or Secure FTD Software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-20101?

There are no specific workarounds provided for CVE-2026-20101, and the best solution is to apply the recommended updates.

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