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Cisco Catalyst Center Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation for Attackers

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A vulnerability in the Cisco Catalyst Center has been identified, allowing attackers to escalate their privileges within affected systems. This flaw poses significant risks to organizations utilizing Cisco's infrastructure, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. The details of the vulnerability and its implications are currently under analysis.

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Privilege Escalation

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Cisco Catalyst Center

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