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 access files and execute commands on a remote router.

This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input in the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create, read, or delete files and execute limited commands in user EXEC mode on a remote router.
Published: 2026-05-06
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A command injection flaw exists in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director. Insufficient input validation allows an authenticated attacker with low‑privilege credentials to submit crafted input that results in arbitrary command execution in the device’s user EXEC environment, and the ability to create, read, or delete files. This gives the attacker code‑execution capability for commands limited to user EXEC mode, potentially enabling further compromise of the router or network.

Affected Systems

Cisco believes the flaw impacts the Cisco IoT Field Network Director appliance. No specific firmware or software version information is provided in the advisory, so all installations of the device should be considered at risk until a patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, reflecting moderate to high impact. The EPSS score is not available, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers must first authenticate to the web interface with low‑privilege credentials, a condition that is likely satisfied by many operational accounts. Once authenticated, the attacker can submit malicious input and achieve command injection. The likely attack vector is via the web-based management interface where an authenticated user submits crafted input.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 6, 2026 at 17:22 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official Cisco security update for the IoT Field Network Director to eliminate the command injection vulnerability.
  • Restrict user privileges on the management interface so that only necessary functions are available to low‑privilege accounts, or consider removing or disabling the interface for accounts that do not require it.
  • Limit access to the web‑based management interface by firewall rules, VPN, or bastion hosts to ensure only trusted systems or personnel can reach it.
  • Continuously monitor logs for anomalous command execution, file modifications, or unauthorized access attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 6, 2026 at 17:22 UTC.

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History

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Cisco
Cisco iot Field Network Director
Vendors & Products Cisco
Cisco iot Field Network Director

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 06 May 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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 access files and execute commands on a remote router. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input in the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create, read, or delete files and execute limited commands in&nbsp;user EXEC mode on a remote router.
Title Cisco IoT Field Network Director Command Injection Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-77
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Cisco Iot Field Network Director
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: cisco

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-06T17:26:55.572Z

Reserved: 2025-10-08T11:59:15.391Z

Link: CVE-2026-20169

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-05-06T17:26:51.552Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-05-06T17:16:20.743

Modified: 2026-05-06T18:59:53.230

Link: CVE-2026-20169

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-05-07T18:15:34Z

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