CVE-2025-20283
A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted API request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands as the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid high-privileged credentials.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 7.2 High
- Status
- Analyzed - psirt@cisco.com
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- Last modified
- 2026-02-26
- Weaknesses
- CWE-74
Affected products
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Software (Cisco)
- Identity Services Engine (Cisco)
- Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector (Cisco)
References
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-multi-3VpsXOxO
