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Cisco Unified Communications Manager system equipment in a network room.

Cisco Confirms Active Exploitation of Unified CM Flaw

Over 200 Cisco Unified Communications Manager instances are vulnerable to a remotely exploitable flaw, CVE-2026-20230, which allows low-complexity server-side request forgery attacks with a simple crafted HTTP request. This critical vulnerability puts widely used IP telephony systems at risk, particularly in Asia and North America.

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Cisco unified communications equipment in a brightly-lit server room setting.

Cisco Patches Critical Unified CM Flaw Exploitable for Root Access

Cisco has patched a critical flaw in its Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) that allowed hackers to remotely gain root access - a vulnerability that could be exploited with a simple, crafted HTTP request. This security gap could have let attackers take full control of affected devices, so it's crucial that the patch is applied ASAP.

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