CVE-2026-76488
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Authenticated Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the export policies functionality of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive files on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient access control to file system resources. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted values in specific UI fields. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive files from the underlying file system of an affected device, including key materials that could be used to elevate privileges to root on the affected APIC and on managed switches.
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | Network & Security Management | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (1)
- Cisco · Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)
Vendor advisory
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Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability
Cisco’s rating: Medium (advisory CVSS 6.5) · Published Oct 7, 2026
Bug ID: CSCwu02922
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