CVE-2025-20292: Cisco NXOS Software Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Aug 27, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute a command injection attack on the underlying operating system of an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid user credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering crafted input as the argument of an affected CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read and write files on the underlying operating system with the privileges of a non-root user account. File system access is limited to the permissions that are granted to that non-root user account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco NX-OS Software

Event History

Aug 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20292?

CVE-2025-20292 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow command injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20292?

To remediate CVE-2025-20292, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for their NX-OS Software.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20292?

CVE-2025-20292 affects devices running Cisco NX-OS Software where authenticated local users can exploit the vulnerability.

4

What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2025-20292?

CVE-2025-20292 allows authenticated attackers to perform command injection attacks on the underlying operating system.

5

Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2025-20292?

No, CVE-2025-20292 requires the attacker to have valid user credentials for local access to the affected device.

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