CVE-2026-20169: Cisco IoT Field Network Director Command Injection Vulnerability

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to access files and execute commands on a remote router. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input in the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create, read, or delete files and execute limited commands in user EXEC mode on a remote router.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco IoT Field Network Director
Cisco IoT Field Network Director<5.0.0-117

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20169?

CVE-2026-20169 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access and command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20169?

To fix CVE-2026-20169, apply the latest security patches released by Cisco for IoT Field Network Director.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-20169?

CVE-2026-20169 affects users of Cisco IoT Field Network Director who have an authenticated remote access capability.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-20169 enable?

CVE-2026-20169 enables authenticated remote attackers to perform command injection and access sensitive files on affected devices.

5

Is CVE-2026-20169 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-20169 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users with low privileges.

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