CVE-2026-20122

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Published Feb 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS 25.8% KEV · Listed
Description
A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the local file system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only credentials with API access on the affected system.

This vulnerability is due to improper file handling on the API interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file on the local file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected system and gain vmanage user privileges.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

A remote authenticated attacker with read‑only API credentials can upload a malicious file to Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN Manager. The API improperly handles file names, allowing the attacker to overwrite any file on the local file system. By replacing critical files the attacker can gain vmanage user privileges and compromise system integrity. The flaw is classified as CWE‑648: Unrestricted Write to Arbitrary File.

Affected Systems

Affected products include Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN Manager, notably version 20.12.6 and potentially earlier releases as indicated by the CPE strings. The vulnerability exists in the API layer that processes file uploads.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating moderate impact, while the EPSS score is 25%, indicating a moderate probability of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires remote access to the API with valid, albeit read‑only, credentials, so the attack vector is remote authenticated with limited initial privileges. If successful, the attacker can overwrite arbitrary files and elevate privileges, representing a significant security concern.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor‑provided patch or upgrade Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN Manager to the fixed release documented in the Cisco advisory.
  • Delete or revoke any read‑only API users that are unnecessary and enforce least privilege for remaining accounts.
  • If an immediate patch is unavailable, temporarily disable the file upload endpoint or restrict it to non‑system directories to prevent overwriting critical files.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 08:14 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
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cpe:2.3:a:cisco:catalyst_sd-wan_manager:20.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Cisco
Cisco catalyst Sd-wan Manager
Vendors & Products Cisco
Cisco catalyst Sd-wan Manager
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Metrics ssvc

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Description A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the local file system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only credentials with API access on the affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper file handling on the API interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file on the local file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected system and gain vmanage user privileges.
Title Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-648
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-648

    Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
cisco
Published
Updated
Apr 21, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Oct 8, 2025, 11:59 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 25, 2026, 5:25 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:17 AM