CVE-2026-20125

Authenticated HTTP Server Exploit Causing Device Reload and Denial of Service

Published Mar 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability in the HTTP Server feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software Release 3E could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malformed HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a watchdog timer to expire and the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have a valid user account.

Remediation

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History
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First Time appeared Cisco
Cisco ios
Cisco ios Xe Software
Vendors & Products Cisco
Cisco ios
Cisco ios Xe Software
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Title Authenticated HTTP Server Exploit Causing Device Reload and Denial of Service
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability in the HTTP Server feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software Release 3E could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malformed HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a watchdog timer to expire and the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have a valid user account.
Weaknesses CWE-228
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
cisco
Published
Updated
Mar 25, 2026, 5:52 PM
Reserved
Oct 8, 2025, 11:59 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Mar 25, 2026, 4:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:17 AM