CVE-2025-20194
Reported by cisco · Published May 7, 2025
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to perform an injection attack against an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read limited files from the underlying operating system or clear the syslog and licensing logs on the affected device.
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco IOS XE Software | 17.3.1, 17.3.2, 17.3.3 |
| Cisco | Cisco IOS XE Software | 17.3.1, 17.3.2, 17.3.3 |
Timeline
- May 7, 2025 Coalition ESS Score (13 in total, the first dated here)
- May 7, 2025 CVE Published
- May 7, 2025 PoC Published
- May 8, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Feb 26, 2026 CVE Updated
- Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)
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