CVE-2025-20296: Cisco UCS Manager Software Stored Software Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Aug 27, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco UCS Manager Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious data into specific pages of the interface. 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. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must be a member of the Administrator or AAA Administrator role.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Cisco UCS Manager Software
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco UCS Manager<4.2\(3p\)
Cisco UCS Manager>=4.3\(2b\)<4.3\(6a\)
Any of the following
Cisco Ucs 6324
Cisco Ucs 6332
Cisco Ucs 6332-16up
Cisco UCS 6400
Cisco Ucs 64108
Cisco Ucs 6454
Cisco Ucs 6536
Cisco Ucs 9108

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20296?

CVE-2025-20296 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20296?

To fix CVE-2025-20296, ensure you are using the latest version of Cisco UCS Manager Software which contains the necessary security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20296?

Users of the Cisco UCS Manager Software are affected by CVE-2025-20296 if they have an outdated version of the software.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-20296?

The impact of CVE-2025-20296 includes the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an authenticated user's session.

5

Is CVE-2025-20296 exploited in the wild?

As of the latest reports, there have been no widely reported exploits of CVE-2025-20296 in the wild, but it is critical to address it promptly.

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