Critical Cisco Nexus 9000 Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Remote Attackers Run Code as Root
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By The Hacker News
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In brief
Cisco has released critical security patches addressing a severe vulnerability in Nexus 9000 switches that permits unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Additionally, the company addressed seven IOS XR umbrella CVEs impacting all software releases, posing significant risks to enterprise network infrastructure. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching to mitigate potential unauthorized access and system compromise.
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Critical Cisco Nexus 9000 Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Remote Attackers Run Code as Root
Cisco patches a Nexus 9000 flaw enabling unauthenticated remote root code execution and seven IOS XR umbrella CVEs affecting every release.
