CVE-2025-20145

Cisco IOS XR Software Access Control List Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the access control list (ACL) processing in the egress direction of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured ACL. This vulnerability exists because certain packets are handled incorrectly when they are received on an ingress interface on one line card and destined out of an egress interface on another line card where the egress ACL is configured. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to send traffic through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass an egress ACL on the affected device. For more information about this vulnerability, see the section of this advisory. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20145?
CVE-2025-20145 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20145?
To fix CVE-2025-20145, 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-2025-20145 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-20145 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-2025-20145?
CVE-2025-20145 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software.
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