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ID:13069 - Exploit for Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center, FMC) - CVE-2026-20079
ID:13069 - Exploit for Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center, FMC) - CVE-2026-20079
Published: September 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU123530
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20079
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center, FMC)
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center, FMC)
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an improper system process that is created at boot time. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process in the web interface and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.