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#2 BleepingComputer general July 29, 2026 at 21:35 UTC

Cisco warns of FMC static credential flaw exploited in zero-day attacks

By Lawrence Abrams

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Cisco has disclosed that CVE-2026-20316, a high-severity static credential flaw in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC), was exploited as a zero-day before a patch was available, allowing attackers unauthorized access to vulnerable devices. Static credentials embedded in network security appliances represent a severe risk since they cannot be rotated by administrators. Organizations running FMC should apply Cisco's patch immediately and audit for signs of unauthorized access.

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