CVE-2025-20275: Cisco Unified Contact Center Express Editor Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in the file opening process of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX) Editor could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.  This vulnerability is due to insecure deserialization of Java objects by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated, local user to open a crafted .aef file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host that is running the editor application with the privileges of the user who launched it.

Affected Software

61 affected components
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express Editor
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=8.5\(1\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=9.0\(2\)su3es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.0\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.0\(1\)su1es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.5\(1\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.5\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.5\(1\)su1es10
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su2
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su2es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su3
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su3es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su3es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=10.6\(1\)su3es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.0\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.0\(1\)su1es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.0\(1\)su1es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.5\(1\)es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.5\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.5\(1\)su1es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.5\(1\)su1es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.5\(1\)su1es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(1\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(1\)es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(1\)es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es05
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es06
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es07
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=11.6\(2\)es08
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.0\(1\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.0\(1\)es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.0\(1\)es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.0\(1\)es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.0\(1\)es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su01_es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su01_es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su01_es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su02_es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su02_es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su02_es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su02_es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su03_es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su03_es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su03_es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su03_es04
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su03_es05
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)_su03_es06
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)es01
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)es02
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)es03
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)su2
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express=12.5\(1\)su3

Event History

Jun 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20275?

CVE-2025-20275 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20275?

To mitigate CVE-2025-20275, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for Unified CCX.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20275?

CVE-2025-20275 affects devices running Cisco Unified Contact Center Express Editor that have not been updated with the necessary security patches.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-20275?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-20275 could lead to unauthorized access and control of the affected Cisco devices.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-20275?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2025-20275; patching is the recommended approach to address the vulnerability.

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