CVE-2025-20125

Description

A vulnerability in an API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with valid read-only credentials to obtain sensitive information, change node configurations, and restart the node. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authorization in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to a specific API on the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to attacker to obtain information, modify system configuration, and reload the device. Note: To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only administrative credentials. In a single-node deployment, new devices will not be able to authenticate during the reload time.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cisco	identity_services_engine	< 3.1
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All
cisco	identity_services_engine	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-multivuls-FTW9AOXF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20125? +

A vulnerability in an API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with valid read-only credentials to obtain sensitive information, change node configurations, and restart the node. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authorization in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to a specific API on the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to attacker to obtain information, modify system configuration, and reload the device. Note: To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid read-only administrative credentials. In a single-node deployment, new devices will not be able to authenticate during the reload time. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-20125? +

CVE-2025-20125 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20125? +

CVE-2025-20125 affects products from cisco, specifically: identity_services_engine. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20125? +

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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