CVE-2025-20211: XSS
First published: Wed Feb 19 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.
Credit: psirt@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform Device Management |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20211?
CVE-2025-20211 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20211?
To fix CVE-2025-20211, administrators should apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform.
What type of attack does CVE-2025-20211 facilitate?
CVE-2025-20211 facilitates a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via the web-based management interface.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20211?
Organizations using the Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform are affected by CVE-2025-20211.
Can CVE-2025-20211 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-20211 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/type
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/cisco
- canonical/cisco broadworks application delivery platform device management