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Cisco IOS XE Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy BADCANDY Web Shell

First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE to deploy the BADCANDY web shell. This attack targets devices running the affected software, allowing unauthorized access and control. The ongoing exploitation poses significant risks to organizations using Cisco's networking equipment.

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