CVE-2026-20081
CVE-2026-20081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity Connection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-23.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22957
- Weakness: CWE-23
- Affected product: Cisco Unity Connection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. These vulnerabilities are due to improper sanitization of user input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTPS request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20081?
- Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. These vulnerabilities are due to improper sanitization of user input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTPS request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20081?
- CVE-2026-20081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-20081 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-20081?
- CVE-2026-20081 primarily affects Cisco Unity Connection. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-20081?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-20081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-20081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22957.
- When was CVE-2026-20081 published?
- CVE-2026-20081 was published on 2026-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14su1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14su2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14su3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14su3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14su4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:14su5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:15su1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:15su2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:15su3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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