MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2026-03-04

CVE-2026-20064

cisco firepower_threat_defense_software Security Advisory (CVE-2026-20064)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-20064 impacting cisco firepower_threat_defense_software. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability in of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to cause the device to unexpectedly reload, causing a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker with a low-privileged account could exploit this vulnerability by using crafted commands at the CLI prompt. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product cisco / firepower_threat_defense_software
Affected Versions 6.2.3
Weakness Enumeration CWE-476

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-20064 impacting cisco firepower_threat_defense_software.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-20064.yaml
id: cve-2026-20064

info:
  name: cisco firepower_threat_defense_software - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-20064 affecting cisco firepower_threat_defense_software.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability in of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to cause the device to unexpect...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-20064
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2026-20064
    cwe-id: CWE-476
  tags: cve,cve-2026-20064,cisco,firepower_threat_defense_,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "firepower_threat_defense_software"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-20064.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-20064
# Target: cisco firepower_threat_defense_software | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-20064 (cisco firepower_threat_defense_software)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against cisco firepower_threat_defense_software scope (6.2.3).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-20064.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-20064
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install firepower_threat_defense_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade firepower_threat_defense_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update firepower_threat_defense_

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i firepower_threat_defense_ 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i firepower_threat_defense_

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-20064 in cisco firepower_threat_defense_software?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update cisco firepower_threat_defense_software packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-20064?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-20064?

CVE-2026-20064 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-20064
Weakness CWE-476
Vendor cisco
Product firepower_threat_defense_software
Published 2026-03-04
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H