CVE-2025-20285: Cisco Identity Services Engine IP Filter Access Restriction for Admin Access Configuration Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in the IP Access Restriction feature of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured IP access restrictions and log in to the device from a disallowed IP address. This vulnerability is due to improper enforcement of access controls that are configured using the IP Access Restriction feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the API from an unauthorized source IP address. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the targeted device from an IP address that should have been restricted. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.

Affected Software

22 affected components
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Cisco ISE-PIC
Cisco Identity Services Engine<3.3.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch3
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch4
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch5
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.3.0-patch6
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.4.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine=3.4.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector<3.3.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0-patch1
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0-patch2
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0-patch3
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0-patch4
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0-patch5
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.3.0-patch6
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.4.0
Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector=3.4.0-patch1

Event History

Jul 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20285?

The severity of CVE-2025-20285 is rated as high due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20285?

To fix CVE-2025-20285, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco ISE or Cisco ISE-PIC that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20285?

Cisco Identity Services Engine and Cisco ISE-PIC users are affected by CVE-2025-20285.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-20285 facilitate?

CVE-2025-20285 facilitates remote authenticated attacks that can bypass IP access restrictions.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-20285?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-20285 requires authentication to the Cisco device.

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