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Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in License On-Prem Software

Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in License On-Prem Software

First seen 16 Oct 2026, 08:39 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 16, 2026 at 09:38 UTC
  • •Cisco patched critical vulnerabilities in License On-Prem software with CVSS scores up to 10.0.
  • •The most severe flaw allows for improper verification of cryptographic signatures.
  • •Administrators must consult two advisories for specific patch requirements.

Cisco has released security updates for critical vulnerabilities in its License On-Prem software, including CVE-2026-76482, which has a CVSS score of 10.0 due to improper verification of cryptographic signatures. The vulnerabilities affect Cisco License On-Prem, previously known as Smart Software Manager On-Prem, and could allow attackers to bypass authentication, access sensitive information, or execute commands. The updates were published on October 7, 2026, and administrators are advised to check two advisories for the specific fixes required based on their installed versions. No known exploitation has been reported for these vulnerabilities, but the severity of some issues necessitates immediate attention. Cisco has credited researchers for reporting several of the vulnerabilities, and the company emphasizes the importance of applying the patches promptly.

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Timeline

2026-04-01
CVE-2026-20160 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-05-12
CVE-2026-33112 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-07-04
Public exploit for CVE-2026-42533 released
A proof-of-concept exploit appeared on GitHub, lowering the barrier for opportunistic attackers.
GitHub
2026-07-08
CVE-2026-0288 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-07-29
CVE-2026-20316 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-08-02
CVE-2026-18577 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-10-07
Cisco releases security updates
Cisco published updates addressing eight vulnerabilities in License On-Prem, including CVE-2026-76482 with a CVSS score of 10.0.
Esecurityplanet
2026-10-07
CVE-2026-20328 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-10-07
CVE-2026-76437 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-10-07
CVE-2026-76452 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE

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Common questions

What are the CVEs associated with these vulnerabilities?
The vulnerabilities include CVE-2026-76482, CVE-2026-76480, CVE-2026-76483, CVE-2026-76484, CVE-2026-20328, CVE-2026-76454, CVE-2026-76437, and CVE-2026-76452.
How urgent is the need to patch?
Given the maximum CVSS score of 10.0 for CVE-2026-76482, immediate patching is strongly advised.
Are there known exploits for these vulnerabilities?
No known exploitation has been reported for these vulnerabilities as of now.