CVE-2025-20116

MEDIUM
Published Feb 26, 2025 Modified Jul 31, 2025 CWE-79

Description

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored XSS attack on an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the web UI. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the web UI or access sensitive, browser-based information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cisco application_policy_infrastructure_controller
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20116? +
A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored XSS attack on an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the web UI. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the web UI or access sensitive, browser-based information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-20116? +
CVE-2025-20116 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20116? +
CVE-2025-20116 affects products from cisco, specifically: application_policy_infrastructure_controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20116? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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