CVE-2025-20190: Medium severity cisco ios xe wireless controller software for the catalyst 9000 family vulnerability
A vulnerability in the lobby ambassador web interface of Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to remove arbitrary users that are defined on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient access control of actions executed by lobby ambassador users. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with a lobby ambassador user account and sending crafted HTTP requests to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary user accounts on the device, including users with administrative privileges. Note: This vulnerability is exploitable only if the attacker obtains the credentials for a lobby ambassador account. This account is not configured by default.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20190?
CVE-2025-20190 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for an authenticated attacker to remove arbitrary users from the affected device.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20190?
To remediate CVE-2025-20190, update your Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-20190?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-20190 could disrupt services by removing users from the device, impacting network access for legitimate users.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20190?
CVE-2025-20190 affects devices running the Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software, particularly those in the Catalyst 9000 family.
Is the logging information sufficient for CVE-2025-20190?
The logging information may not be adequate to fully track exploitation attempts of CVE-2025-20190 due to the insufficient access control mechanisms.