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CVE-2024-20320

Cisco IOS XR Software - SSH Client

Cisco CVSS 7.8 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the SSH client feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments that are included with the SSH client CLI command."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset Cisco IOS XR Software
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Cisco). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network disruption possible during patching

Internal Work Notes

Elevated privilege vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software SSH client, requires patching to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks

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