CVE-2026-20161
Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to overwrite arbitrary files on the local system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on files that are on the local file system of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a symbolic link in a specific location on the local file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass file system permissions and overwrite arbitrary files on the affected device.
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent | Agent 5.0, Agent 4.4.4, Agent 4.4.3, Agent 4.4.2, Agent 4.2, Agent 4.1, Agent 4.0, Agent 5.1, Agent 5.1.2 | — |
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