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CVE-2026-20039:

A vulnerability in the VPN web server of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to ineffective memory management of the VPN web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of&nbsp;crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.


Score
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A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.

8.6High
  • Published Date:Mar 4, 2026
  • CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
  • Industries Affected:20

Exploitability

  • Score:3.9
  • Attack Vector:NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity:LOW
  • Privileges Required:NONE
  • User Interaction:NONE
  • Scope:CHANGED

Impact

  • Score:4.0
  • Confidentiality Impact:NONE
  • Integrity Impact:NONE
  • Availability Impact:HIGH

Description Preview

A vulnerability in the VPN web server of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to ineffective memory management of the VPN web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of&nbsp;crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Industries Affected

Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.

Low
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Mining
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Utilities
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Information
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Construction
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Retail Trade
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Manufacturing
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Wholesale Trade
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Educational Services
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Finance and Insurance
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Public Administration
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Real Estate Rental and Leasing
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Transportation and Warehousing
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Accommodation and Food Services
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
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Other Services (except Public Administration)
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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