CVE-2025-20346: Cisco Catalyst Center Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute operations that should require Administrator privileges. The attacker would need valid read-only user credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and modifying certain policy configurations. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify policy configurations that are reserved for the Administrator role. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Observer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20346?
CVE-2025-20346 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for escalating privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20346?
To fix CVE-2025-20346, apply the latest security patches released by Cisco for the Catalyst Center.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20346?
CVE-2025-20346 affects users of the Cisco Catalyst Center with valid read-only user credentials.
What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2025-20346?
An authenticated attacker can perform operations requiring Administrator privileges through CVE-2025-20346.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-20346?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-20346 requires valid read-only user credentials to authenticate.