CVE-2025-20337
A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. The attacker does not require any valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted API request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain root privileges on an affected device.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 10.0 Critical
- Status
- Analyzed - psirt@cisco.com
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- Last modified
- 2026-02-26
- Known exploited (CISA KEV)
- since 2025-07-28, action due 2025-08-18: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Weaknesses
- CWE-74
Affected products
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Software (Cisco)
- Cisco Ise Passive Identity Connector (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-unauth-rce-ZAd2GnJ6
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-20337
