CVE-2026-20063 Details
Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Secure FTD Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input for a specific CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system as root.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the CLI of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software. This vulnerability allows an authenticated, local attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as root. The issue arises from inadequate input validation of user-supplied command arguments, enabling exploitation by submitting crafted input for specific CLI commands.
Cisco has released software updates to address this vulnerability. Instructions for upgrading Cisco Secure FTD devices can be found in the Cisco Secure FTD upgrade guide.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-cmd-inj-mTzGZexf | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-88 | Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |