CVE-2026-20046

A vulnerability in task group assignment for a specific CLI command in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges and gain full administrative control of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect mapping of a command to task groups within the source code. An attacker with a low-privileged account could exploit this vulnerability by using the CLI command to bypass the task group–based checks. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges and perform actions on an affected device without authorization checks.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ios_xrv_9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

01 Jul 2026, 17:10

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CPE cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ios_xrv_9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-privesc-bF8D5U4W - () https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-privesc-bF8D5U4W - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
First Time Cisco ios Xr
Cisco
Cisco ios Xrv 9000

17 Jun 2026, 10:16

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Summary
  • (es) Una vulnerabilidad en la asignación de grupos de tareas para un comando CLI específico en el software Cisco IOS XR podría permitir a un atacante local autenticado elevar privilegios y obtener control administrativo total de un dispositivo afectado. Esta vulnerabilidad se debe a un mapeo incorrecto de un comando a grupos de tareas dentro del código fuente. Un atacante con una cuenta de bajos privilegios podría explotar esta vulnerabilidad usando el comando CLI para eludir las comprobaciones basadas en grupos de tareas. Un exploit exitoso podría permitir al atacante elevar privilegios y realizar acciones en un dispositivo afectado sin comprobaciones de autorización.

11 Mar 2026, 17:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-03-11 17:16

Updated : 2026-07-01 17:10


NVD link : CVE-2026-20046

Mitre link : CVE-2026-20046

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-20046


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Products Affected

cisco

  • ios_xr
  • ios_xrv_9000
CWE
CWE-264

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