CVE-2025-20117: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Authenticated Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system of an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments that are passed to specific CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted input as the argument of an affected CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of root.
Credit: psirt@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20117?
CVE-2025-20117 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.
How can I fix CVE-2025-20117?
To mitigate CVE-2025-20117, ensure that you update your Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller to the latest security patches provided by Cisco.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20117?
CVE-2025-20117 affects organizations using the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller that allow local authenticated access.
What exploit conditions must be met for CVE-2025-20117?
To exploit CVE-2025-20117, an attacker must have valid administrative credentials on the affected Cisco APIC device.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-20117?
If successfully exploited, CVE-2025-20117 could allow an attacker to compromise the entire system by executing arbitrary commands with root privileges.
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