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9.8

Cisco License On-Prem may let unauthorized users log in

CVE-2026-76480 · published 4 days ago
Summary

Cisco License On-Prem (formerly Smart Software Manager On-Prem) contains authentication weaknesses that could allow someone without proper credentials to gain access. This could expose your licensing data or let attackers change settings. Apply the latest security update released by Cisco as soon as possible.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco cisco license on-prem 7-202001
Original advisory text
Cisco License On-Prem Security Hardening Release
As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the engineering team for Cisco License On-Prem, formerly Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem), has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in software hardening releases that address multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities.

The vulnerabilities tracked by CVE-2026-76480 are related to issues with improper authentication that are grouped under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Pillar CWE-306.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Timeline
Published7 Oct 2026
Updated8 Oct 2026
First seen7 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-76480 · NVD
CVE-2026-76480 · MITRE
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