CVE-2025-20194: OS Command Injection

Published May 7, 2025

Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to perform an injection attack against an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read limited files from the underlying operating system or clear the syslog and licensing logs on the affected device.

Affected Software

99 affected components

Cisco IOS XE Software

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.1w

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.1x

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.1z

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.2

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.2a

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.3

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.4

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.4a

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.4b

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.4c

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.5

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.5a

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.5b

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.6

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.7

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.8

Cisco IOS XE=17.3.8a

Cisco IOS XE=17.4.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.4.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.4.1b

Cisco IOS XE=17.4.2

Cisco IOS XE=17.4.2a

Cisco IOS XE=17.5.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.5.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1w

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1x

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1y

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1z

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.1z1

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.2

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.3

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.3a

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.4

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.5

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.5a

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.6

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.6a

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.7

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.8

Cisco IOS XE=17.6.8a

Cisco IOS XE=17.7.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.7.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.7.1b

Cisco IOS XE=17.7.2

Cisco IOS XE=17.8.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.8.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1w

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1x

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1x1

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1y

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.1y1

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.2

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.2a

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.3

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.3a

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.4

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.4a

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.5

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.5a

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.5b

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.5e

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.5f

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.6

Cisco IOS XE=17.9.6a

Cisco IOS XE=17.10.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.10.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.10.1b

Cisco IOS XE=17.11.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.11.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.11.99sw

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1w

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1x

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1y

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1z

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1z1

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.2

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.2a

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.3

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.3a

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.4

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.4a

Cisco IOS XE=17.12.4b

Cisco IOS XE=17.13.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.13.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.14.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.14.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.15.1

Cisco IOS XE=17.15.1a

Cisco IOS XE=17.15.1b

Cisco IOS XE=17.15.1w

Event History

May 7, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:48 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:48 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20194?

CVE-2025-20194 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by low-privileged attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20194?

To fix CVE-2025-20194, apply the latest security patches from Cisco for the affected versions of IOS XE Software.

Who can exploit CVE-2025-20194?

CVE-2025-20194 can be exploited by authenticated, low-privileged remote attackers with access to the web-based management interface.

What is the impact of CVE-2025-20194?

The impact of CVE-2025-20194 includes the potential for injection attacks which could compromise device integrity.

Is my system affected by CVE-2025-20194?

If you are using Cisco IOS XE Software, check the installed version against Cisco's advisories to determine if your system is vulnerable.