CVE-2025-20130

Name: CVE-2025-20130
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-04T17:15:25.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20130 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of the file copy function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file upload request to a specific API endpoint. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of the file copy function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file upload request to a specific API endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	< 3.1.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	3.1.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	3.2.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	3.3.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	< 3.1.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	3.1.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	3.2.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	3.3.0

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-P4M8vwXYVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20130?

How severe is CVE-2025-20130?

CVE-2025-20130 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20130?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST