CVE-2026-20168
Information Disclosure in Cisco IoT Field Network Director
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cisco | iot_field_network_director | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-388 |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director. It allows an authenticated remote attacker with low privileges to retrieve files they are not authorized to access.
The root cause is insufficient file access checks in the interface. An attacker can exploit this by submitting specially crafted input, which enables them to read unauthorized files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges to access sensitive files that should be restricted. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
Since the attacker only needs low privileges and no user interaction is required, the risk of data exposure is significant.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to retrieve files they are not authorized to access due to insufficient file access checks.
Unauthorized access to sensitive files could lead to exposure of personal or protected data, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the types of files affected or the direct implications on compliance frameworks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should apply the software updates released by Cisco for the IoT Field Network Director. There are no available workarounds for this issue, so updating the software is the immediate and recommended step to prevent exploitation.