CVE-2025-20285

Cisco Identity Services Engine IP Filter Access Restriction for Admin Access Configuration Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the IP Access Restriction feature of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured IP access restrictions and log in to the device from a disallowed IP address. This vulnerability is due to improper enforcement of access controls that are configured using the IP Access Restriction feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the API from an unauthorized source IP address. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the targeted device from an IP address that should have been restricted. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20285?
CVE-2025-20285 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20285?
To fix CVE-2025-20285, 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-2025-20285 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-20285 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-2025-20285?
CVE-2025-20285 affects Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software.
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