Severity
High
Analysis Summary
CVE-2026-20046 CVSS:8.8
A vulnerability in task group assignment for a specific CLI command in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges and gain full administrative control of an affected device
CVE-2026-20074 CVSS:7.4
A vulnerability in the Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) multi-instance routing feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the IS-IS process to restart unexpectedly.
Impact
- Gain Access
Indicators of Compromise
CVE
CVE-2026-20046
CVE-2026-20074
Affected Vendors
- Cisco
Affected Products
- Cisco IOS XR Software
- Cisco IOS XR Software 6.6.1
- Cisco IOS XR Software 7.8.1
Remediation
Refer to Cisco Security Advisory for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.

