How severe is CVE-2020-26072?

CVE-2020-26072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-26072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26072?

CVE-2020-26072 affects Cisco Iot Field Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-26072 published?

CVE-2020-26072 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26072

CVE-2020-26072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Iot Field Network Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Cisco Iot Field Network Director
Published: 2020-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the SOAP API of Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access and modify information on devices that belong to a different domain. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization in the SOAP API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending SOAP API requests to affected devices for devices that are outside their authorized domain. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access and modify information on devices that belong to a different domain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26072?: A vulnerability in the SOAP API of Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access and modify information on devices that belong to a different domain. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization in the SOAP API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending SOAP API requests to affected devices for devices that are outside their authorized domain. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access and modify information on devices that belong to a different domain.
How severe is CVE-2020-26072?: CVE-2020-26072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-26072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26072?: CVE-2020-26072 affects Cisco Iot Field Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-26072 published?: CVE-2020-26072 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-FND-AUTH-vEypBmmR

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:iot_field_network_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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