Product:
Cisco Secure FMC Software
Summary
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco Secure FMC Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to inadequate validation of user-supplied input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain read access to the database and read certain files on the underlying operating system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.5 | CVE-2026-20001 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid user credentials with roles such as Administrator, Security approver, Access admin, or Network admin. The attacker can then send crafted requests to the affected device, leveraging the inadequate input validation to perform SQL injection attacks.
Affected Products
- Cisco Secure FMC Software: Affected by SQL injection vulnerability in the REST API, allowing unauthorized database access.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to ensure that all user inputs are properly validated and sanitized. Additionally, users should limit access to the REST API to only those who require it and regularly update their software to the latest version to incorporate security patches.