CVE-2026-20174: A vulnerability in the Metadata update feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an authenticated,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-20174?

nexus dashboard insights: upgrade to newer than 6.5.0; nexus dashboard: upgrade to 4.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-20174 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20174 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-20174 affect?

CVE-2026-20174 affects nexus dashboard insights, nexus dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). A vulnerability in the Metadata update feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files to an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the me

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-20174?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-20174 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting nexus dashboard insights, nexus dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the Metadata update feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files to an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the metadata update file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a metadata update file and manually uploading it to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitr

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: cisco

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cisco nexus dashboard insights UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.5.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nexus-dashboard-insights || rpm -q nexus-dashboard-insights || nexus-dashboard-insights --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nexus-dashboard-insights

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexus-dashboard-insights

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

cisco nexus dashboard UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.1\(1k\) and < 4.2.1

Fixed in: 4.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nexus-dashboard || rpm -q nexus-dashboard || nexus-dashboard --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nexus-dashboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexus-dashboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-20174?

nexus dashboard insights: upgrade to newer than 6.5.0; nexus dashboard: upgrade to 4.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-20174 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20174 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-2026-20174 affect?

CVE-2026-20174 affects nexus dashboard insights, nexus dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). A vulnerability in the Metadata update feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files to an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the me

How urgent is CVE-2026-20174?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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