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CVE-2026-20231: Cisco Secure Workload Improper Neutralization Vulnerability
CVE-2026-20231 · published 15 days ago
Summary
Cisco Secure Workload software has a security issue where malicious input is not properly handled. This could allow an attacker to execute unintended code. Cisco has released a software update to address this issue, and we recommend that users apply it to ensure the security of their system.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| cisco | cisco secure workload | 2.2.1.41 |
Original advisory text
As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco Secure Workload engineering team has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resul...
As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco Secure Workload engineering team has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in a software hardening release that addresses multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities tracked by CVE-2026-20231 are related to improper neutralization of special elements issues that are grouped under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) CWE-74.
The vulnerabilities tracked by CVE-2026-20231 are related to improper neutralization of special elements issues that are grouped under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) CWE-74.
Severity
9.9
Critical
CVSS 3.1: 9.9 (MITRE)
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-74Injection
Timeline
Published19 Aug 2026
Updated3 Sep 2026
First seen19 Aug 2026
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