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The Cisco FMC Hotfix Needs an Incident Receipt

Sep 10, 2026 | 19 min read

For Developers

The Cisco FMC Hotfix Needs an Incident Receipt

Cisco has confirmed active exploitation of a Secure Firewall Management Center flaw that can give a remote attacker root access. The hotfix closes the route, but operators also need to check the earlier exposure window and preserve an incident record.