CVE-2026-20349 is an improper clearing of heap memory before release vulnerability in HTTP request processing by the Remote Access SSL VPN service of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software. Insufficient error checking allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to submit a crafted HTTP request to an affected SSL listener, causing the appliance to reload unexpectedly. Cisco has confirmed active exploitation in August 2026. Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Software is not affected.
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A vulnerability affecting Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and FTD Software that is mentioned as background context and noted as exploited in the wild.
A vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-20349 affecting Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and FTD.
A heap inspection vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall that could lead to denial-of-service conditions.
A heap inspection vulnerability affecting Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software and Cisco Secure Firewall FTD Software.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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