PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20169: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director could allow an authe
CVE-2026-20169 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) 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 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 att
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 89%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| 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-2026-20169?
iot field network director: upgrade to 5.0.0-117. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20169 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20169 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-2026-20169 affect?
CVE-2026-20169 affects iot field network director. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). 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 du
How urgent is CVE-2026-20169?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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