CVE-2026-20210: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published May 14, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly SD-WAN vManage, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with read-only permissions to modify configurations and perform unauthorized actions on an affected system. This vulnerability exists because of a failure to redact sensitive information within device configurations and templates. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by elevating their read-only permissions to those of a high-privileged user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access or modify configuration settings within Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager as a high-privileged user.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager<20.9.9.1
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager>=20.10<20.12.5.4
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager>=20.12.6<20.12.6.2
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager>=20.13<20.15.4.4
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager>=20.15.5<20.15.5.2
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager>=20.16<20.18.2.2
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager>=26.1<26.1.1.1
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager=20.12.7

Event History

May 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 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-2026-20210?

CVE-2026-20210 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager.

2

How does CVE-2026-20210 affect Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager?

CVE-2026-20210 allows an authenticated remote attacker with read-only permissions to modify configurations and perform unauthorized actions.

3

What versions of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager are affected by CVE-2026-20210?

All versions of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager that have not been patched are potentially vulnerable to CVE-2026-20210.

4

How can I fix CVE-2026-20210?

To fix CVE-2026-20210, update your Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2026-20210?

Exploiting CVE-2026-20210 can lead to unauthorized modifications of configurations and compromise the integrity of the network managed by Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager.

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