CVE-2026-20321
Reported by cisco · Published October 7, 2026
A vulnerability in the web-based management API for Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user-controlled command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating using the API and sending crafted input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device with root-level privileges.
Risk Scores
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | 5.3(1d), 5.3(2a), 5.3(2b) |
| Cisco | Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | 5.3(1d), 5.3(2a), 5.3(2b) |
Timeline
- Oct 7, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Oct 7, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 8, 2026 EPSS Score
- Oct 8, 2026 CVE Updated