CVE-2026-20032
Cisco NX-OS Software Python Sandbox Escape Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the Python interpreter of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to escape the Python sandbox and gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating specific functions within the Python interpreter. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to escape the Python sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the authenticated user.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 7, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Cisco NX-OS Software to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Restrict access to sensitive system functions.
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-20032.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nxos-mppe-dhKZAFgb |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-20032 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-20032
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in the Python interpreter of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to escape the Python sandbox and gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating specific functions within the Python interpreter. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to escape the Python sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the authenticated user. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-653 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/20xxx/CVE-2026-20032.json">CVE-2026-20032</a> Added Reference https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nxos-mppe-dhKZAFgb