How severe is CVE-2026-20168?

CVE-2026-20168 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-2026-20168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20168?

CVE-2026-20168 affects Cisco Iot Field Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-20168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27851.

When was CVE-2026-20168 published?

CVE-2026-20168 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2026-20168

CVE-2026-20168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Iot Field Network Director 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-388.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27851
Weakness: CWE-388
Affected product: Cisco Iot Field Network Director
Published: 2026-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-30

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to retrieve files that they do not have permission to access. This vulnerability is due to insufficient file access checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input in the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read files that they are not authorized to access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20168?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to retrieve files that they do not have permission to access. This vulnerability is due to insufficient file access checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input in the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read files that they are not authorized to access.
How severe is CVE-2026-20168?: CVE-2026-20168 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-2026-20168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20168?: CVE-2026-20168 affects Cisco Iot Field Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27851.
When was CVE-2026-20168 published?: CVE-2026-20168 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iot-fnd-dos-n8N26Q4u

Affected products (1)

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

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