Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 1:28:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 1:28:15 AM UTC

CVE-2026-20320: Cisco BroadWorks Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability

Reported by CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

The source reports a Cisco BroadWorks flaw that could let an unauthenticated remote attacker access sensitive configuration information. It advises applying vendor mitigations or discontinuing the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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The reported flaw creates a potential route to sensitive system configuration data.

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