CVE-2025-20282: Cisco ISE API Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in an internal API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device and then execute those files on the underlying operating system as root. This vulnerability is due a lack of file validation checks that would prevent uploaded files from being placed in privileged directories on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a crafted file to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the affected system and then execute arbitrary code or obtain root privileges on the system.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco ISE
Cisco ISE-PIC
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.4.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.4.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.4.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.4.0-patch1

Event History

Jun 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 26, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:20 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:22 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:34 PM
Jul 17, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:53 PM
News Published
via The Register·06:44 PM
Jul 22, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:40 PM
Jul 24, 2025
News Published
via The Register·06:28 PM
Aug 15, 2025
News Published
via The Register·05:37 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20282?

CVE-2025-20282 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20282?

To fix CVE-2025-20282, update your Cisco ISE or Cisco ISE-PIC to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20282?

CVE-2025-20282 affects users of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC products.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-20282?

An attacker can upload arbitrary files and execute them as root on the affected device with CVE-2025-20282.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-20282?

Currently, there are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2025-20282, and upgrading is the recommended solution.

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