CVE-2025-20125

Cisco Identity Services Engine Insufficient Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in an API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with valid read-only credentials to obtain sensitive information, change node configurations, and restart the node. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authorization in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to a specific API on the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to attacker to obtain information, modify system configuration, and reload the device. Note: To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only administrative credentials. In a single-node deployment, new devices will not be able to authenticate during the reload time.

Categories

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20125?
CVE-2025-20125 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20125?
To fix CVE-2025-20125, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-20125 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-20125 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-20125?
CVE-2025-20125 affects Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software, Cisco Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector.
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