Interlock Ransomware Exploits Cisco Firewall Zero-Day (CVE-2026-20131)
Summary
Interlock cybercrime group exploited zero-day in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center since January 2026, allowing remote unauthenticated RCE with root privileges. Targets education, healthcare, government sectors.
Threat Analysis
Interlock cybercrime group exploited zero-day in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center since January 2026, allowing remote unauthenticated RCE with root privileges. Targets education, healthcare, government sectors.
**Associated CVEs:** CVE-2026-20131
**Source:** https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-firewall-vulnerability-exploited-as-zero-day-in-interlock-ransomware-attacks/
**Recommended Actions:** - Apply security patches immediately if available - Monitor for indicators of compromise - Review and update security configurations - Implement network segmentation where applicable