cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW: Cisco IOS XE Software Web-Based Management Interface Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.This vulnerability is due to insufficient error handling in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating with a malformed certificate. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XE Software

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW?

The severity of cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW is rated at 30.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW?

To fix cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW, apply the latest security updates provided by Cisco for the affected IOS XE Software.

3

What type of attack does cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW mitigate against?

cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW mitigates against a denial of service (DoS) attack via the web-based management interface.

4

Who is affected by cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW?

Authenticated, remote users with low privileges on Cisco IOS XE Software devices are affected by cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW.

5

What causes the vulnerability in cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW?

The vulnerability in cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW is caused by insufficient error handling in the web-based management interface.

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