# Cisco Fixes 12 Flaws in SD-WAN and IOS XE, Three Rated Critical 9.8

Cisco has released security updates addressing 12 vulnerabilities in its SD-WAN and IOS XE software. Three of these flaws carry the maximum CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating they are critical and could allow remote attackers to take full control of affected devices. Organizations using these Cisco products should apply the patches immediately to prevent potential network compromise.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/cisco-patches-12-sd-wan-and-ios-xe.html) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:43:15 +0530