Improper Resource Control Vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
CVE-2026-76500

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (apic)
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-76500?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) that stems from improper management of resources throughout their lifecycle. This issue falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) category, specifically CWE-664, which highlights the risks associated with inadequate resource handling. Cisco has initiated software hardening measures to mitigate these vulnerabilities, emphasizing its dedication to security enhancement and product integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 5.2(1g)

Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 5.2(2e)

Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 5.2(2f)

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/C...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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