Cisco BroadWorks Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability
Cisco BroadWorks contains an improper restriction of XML external entity reference vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive configuration information on an affected system.
- Vendor
- Cisco
- Product
- BroadWorks
- CVSS
- 7.5
- EPSS (exploit probability)
- 0.4%
- Status
- kev
- CISA patch-by (BOD 22-01)
- Added to KEV
Is CVE-2026-20320 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-20320 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on . CISA only lists a CVE when it has reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.
FIRST's EPSS model puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 0.4% (scored November 10, 2026).
- CISA KEV[ LISTED ]
- ENISA EUVD (exploited)[ — ]
- CIRCL KEV[ — ]
Catalog snapshot 2026-11-10. Full cross-catalog view: /kev-comparison
CVE-2026-20320 timeline
Every event links to its source. Catalog dates are each catalog's own; day offsets count from NVD publication. Data: JSON
What to do
CISA required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by (14 days after listing) under BOD 22-01. Everyone else: that deadline is a sensible upper bound, not a target. Vendor guidance and the NVD record are linked under Source above.
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