CVE-2026-20320: XEE

Published Aug 19, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Open Client Interface (OCI) XML Parser of Cisco BroadWorks could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive configuration information on an affected system. This vulnerability exists because XML entries are improperly parsed due to external entity resolution being allowed by default. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted XML message to the Open Client Interface – Provisioning (OCI-P) service. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive files from the filesystem with the privileges of the Cisco BroadWorks user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco BroadWorks

Event History

Aug 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are exposed to this issue?

Affected Cisco BroadWorks systems with the Open Client Interface – Provisioning (OCI-P) service reachable by an attacker are exposed. External entity resolution is allowed by default in the OCI XML Parser.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

An attacker does not need authentication or user interaction. They need network access to send a crafted XML message to the OCI-P service.

3

What information could be disclosed?

A successful exploit can let an attacker read sensitive configuration information and view sensitive filesystem files accessible to the Cisco BroadWorks user.

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