CVE-2025-20188: Path Traversal

Published May 7, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Out-of-Band Access Point (AP) Image Download, the Clean Air Spectral Recording, and the client debug bundles features of Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTPS requests to the AP file upload interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files, perform path traversal, and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Cisco IOS XE Software
Cisco IOS XE=17.11.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.11.99sw
Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.12.2
Cisco IOS XE=17.12.3
Cisco IOS XE=17.13.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.14.1

Event History

May 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 8, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:53 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:54 PM
May 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·04:30 AM
News Published
via The Register·04:34 AM
May 31, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:09 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20188?

CVE-2025-20188 has been classified as critical due to the risk of remote file uploads by unauthenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20188?

To fix CVE-2025-20188, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of Cisco IOS XE Software that is not vulnerable.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-20188?

CVE-2025-20188 affects Cisco IOS XE Software operating on Wireless LAN Controllers.

4

Can CVE-2025-20188 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-20188 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-20188?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-20188 include unauthorized file uploads, which could lead to further compromise of affected systems.

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