Cisco FMC flaws exploited by ransomware gang, state-sponsored hackers

Cisco FMC flaws exploited by ransomware gang, state-sponsored hackers

Cisco Talos says two recently patched Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) vulnerabilities have been exploited by three separate threat clusters linked to ransomware and state-sponsored attacks.

Attackers Exploit Critical Cisco FMC Flaw to deploy Qilin ransomware

Attackers Exploit Critical Cisco FMC Flaw to deploy Qilin ransomware Pierluigi Paganini September 11, 2026 Three threat groups are exploiting two Cisco FMC flaws to steal credentials, gain root access and deploy Qilin ransomware. Cisco Talos says three separate threat groups are exploiting two recently patched Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) flaws. The main target

Cisco FMC Flaws Exploited to Steal Credentials and Deploy Qilin Ransomware

Cisco has revealed that three distinct threat clusters linked to ransomware and state-sponsored attacks have been exploiting two recently patched Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) vulnerabilities. The attacks leverage CVE-2026-20079 (CVSS score: 10.0), an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web interface of FMC software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass

Critical Cisco FMC Flaws Actively Exploited to Gain Root Access and Deploy Malware

Cisco Talos has warned that threat actors are actively exploiting two vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software. These vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access, root-level code execution, credential theft, network reconnaissance, and malware deployment. Critical Cisco FMC Flaws The most critical issue is identified as CVE-2026-20079, a critical authentication-bypass vulnerability with a […] This article has…

Cisco FMC flaws exploited by ransomware gang, state-sponsored hackers | #ransomware | #cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting

Cisco Talos says two recently patched Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) vulnerabilities have been exploited by three separate threat clusters linked to ransomware and state-sponsored attacks. The attacks exploited CVE-2026-20079, a maximum-severity authentication bypass flaw, and CVE-2026-20316, a static credential vulnerability that allows attackers to log in using a low-privileged account. According to a new […] Thank you for subscribing…