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Exploited vulnerabilities / CVE-2026-20320

Confirmed exploited · exploited vulnerability · Cisco BroadWorks

CVE-2026-20320

Cisco BroadWorks exploited vulnerability, confirmed exploited in the wild.

Cisco BroadWorks contains an improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive configuration information on an affected system.

0.8%chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS), 57th percentile
10 Novadded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, 2026
24 Novfederal remediation deadline
11 daysleft before the deadline, as of 13 November 2026
CISA's name for itCisco BroadWorks Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability
Vendor and productCisco · BroadWorks
Typeexploited vulnerability · CWE-611
ExploitedConfirmed by CISA listed 10 November 2026
Likelihoodscored lower by EPSS, but already confirmed exploited, which outranks any prediction
Deadline24 November 2026 · 11 days left
Used in ransomwareNot reported
Advisoriessec.cloudapps.cisco.com ↗ · www.cisa.gov ↗ · www.cisa.gov ↗ · nvd.nist.gov ↗
What to do

Three steps, in this order

Step 1

Apply the vendor's fix or mitigation; CISA lists only vulnerabilities seen exploited.

Step 2

If you cannot patch now, restrict network access to the affected product.

Step 3

Check for signs of compromise since the date it was added to the list.

CISA's required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
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Questions

CVE-2026-20320 in short

Is CVE-2026-20320 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-20320 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 10 November 2026, which it does only on evidence of exploitation in the wild.

What is the CISA deadline for CVE-2026-20320?

US federal agencies must remediate it by 24 November 2026. Everyone else should treat that date as the latest safe point to patch an internet-facing system.

How likely is CVE-2026-20320 to be exploited in the next 30 days?

FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System gives it 0.8%, the 57th percentile of every CVE it scores.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20320?

Apply the vendor's fix or mitigation; CISA lists only vulnerabilities seen exploited. If you cannot patch now, restrict network access to the affected product. Check for signs of compromise since the date it was added to the list.

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Sources: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (released 10 November 2026) and FIRST EPSS. Page compiled automatically by SAK T.L.M, the threat-intelligence tool of SAK T.E.C, on 13 November 2026.

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