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. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to an affected device, potentially gaining read access to the database and certain files on the underlying operating system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 4.9 | CVE-2026-20003 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid user credentials with roles such as Administrator, Security approver, Intrusion admin, Access admin, or Network admin. By sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, the attacker can manipulate the SQL queries executed by the application, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Affected Products
- Cisco Secure FMC Software: Vulnerable due to inadequate input validation in its REST API, allowing SQL injection attacks.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to ensure that all user inputs are properly validated and sanitized before processing. Additionally, users should limit access to the REST API to only those who require it and regularly update their software to the latest versions to incorporate security patches.