cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5: Cisco ThousandEyes Virtual Appliance Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 20, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the SSL certificate handling of Cisco ThousandEyes Virtual Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco ThousandEyes Virtual Appliance

Event History

May 20, 2026
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5?

The severity of cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5?

To fix cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5, apply the recommended software updates provided by Cisco for the ThousandEyes Virtual Appliance.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5?

Organizations using the Cisco ThousandEyes Virtual Appliance are affected by cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5.

4

What type of vulnerability is cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5?

cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5?

An attacker exploiting cisco-sa-tevacert-rce-RMJVEym5 can execute commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.

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