PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20168: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director could allow an authe
CVE-2026-20168 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting iot field network director. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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 f
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-388 |
| Published | 2026-05-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-20168?
iot field network director: upgrade to 5.0.0-117. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20168 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20168 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-20168 affect?
CVE-2026-20168 affects iot field network director. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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
How urgent is CVE-2026-20168?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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