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Cisco Fixed Critical RCE in Nexus 9000 Series Switches
Cisco patched CVE-2026-20212 (CVSS 9.8) in Silicon One-based Nexus 9000 switches, allowing unauthenticated remote root code execution via TCP ports 43210/43211.
Cisco patched CVE-2026-20212 (CVSS 9.8), a flaw in the Silicon One integration for Nexus 9000 Series switches that lets unauthenticated remote attackers execute code with root privileges. TCP ports 43210 and 43211 are exposed through the default Layer 3 VRF, and exploitation can also crash the S1HAL process, forcing device reloads. Cisco TAC discovered the flaw during a support case; PSIRT is not aware of public disclosure or malicious exploitation. Workarounds include infrastructure ACLs or blocking the exposed ports, alongside a Live Protect shield pending fixed NX-OS upgrades.
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Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches Silicon One Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Cisco patches unauthenticated RCE in Nexus 9000 Silicon One switches exposed via TCP ports 43210 and 43211 in the default L3 VRF.
Cisco disclosed and patched a vulnerability in the Silicon One integration for Nexus 9000 Series switches that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code with root privileges. The flaw stems from TCP ports 43210 and 43211 being accessible in the default Layer 3 VRF. Exploitation can also crash the S1HAL process and force an affected device to reload. Cisco has released software updates, and workarounds are available to mitigate exposure.
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