CVE-2026-20149
CWE-79Published: March 4, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Webex could have allowed an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Cisco has addressed this vulnerability, and no customer action is needed.
This vulnerability was due to improper filtering of user-supplied input. Prior to this vulnerability being addressed, an attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by persuading a user to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could have allowed the attacker to conduct an XSS attack against the targeted user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-20149 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-20149 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts