CVE-2026-20230: Unauthenticated Critical SSRF and Root Privilege Escalation on Cisco
Introduction Enterprise voice and video communication infrastructures rely heavily on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM / CUCM) as a core asset within modern corporate network architectures. Because these unified communications platforms handle sensitive proprietary data, orchestrate internal routing, and connect disparate branch offices, they represent highly attractive targets for sophisticated threat actors looking to establish a persistent foothold. Disclosed by Cisco PSIRT in