CVE-2025-20188

Public Exploit

Description

A vulnerability in the Out-of-Band Access Point (AP) Image Download, the Clean Air Spectral Recording, and the client debug bundles features of Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTPS requests to the AP file upload interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files, perform path traversal, and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20188?
CVE-2025-20188 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20188?
To fix CVE-2025-20188, 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-2025-20188 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-20188 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2025-20188?
CVE-2025-20188 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software.
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