Executive Risk Summary
"A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to the improper transmission of sensitive user information, which could be exploited by sending a crafted message to an affected Cisco SSM On-Prem host."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. Obtain valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of System User
- 2. Send a crafted message to an affected Cisco SSM On-Prem host
- 3. Retrieve session credentials from subsequent status messages to elevate privileges
Am I Vulnerable?
- Is the Cisco SSM On-Prem system exposed to the internet or accessible by untrusted users?
- Are user accounts with the role of System User or higher using the web interface to log in?
- Have the latest security patches been applied to the Cisco SSM On-Prem system?
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Web Application
Target Asset Cisco SSM On-Prem Web Interface
Standard Path Management Plane / Web UI
Manual Verification Required
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Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Potential disruption to user sessions and system management functionality
Internal Work Notes
CVE-2026-20151: Potential privilege escalation vulnerability in Cisco SSM On-Prem web interface, requiring immediate attention and patching.
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