CVE-2025-20269

Name: CVE-2025-20269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-20T17:15:34.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20269 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) and Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying file system on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation for specific HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface on an affected device. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) and Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying file system on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation for specific HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive files from the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-73

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Cisco	Evolved Programmable Network Manager	<= 7.1.0	—
Cisco	Evolved Programmable Network Manager	8.0.0	—
Cisco	Evolved Programmable Network Manager	8.1.0	—
Cisco	Prime Infrastructure	<= 3.9	—
Cisco	Prime Infrastructure	>= 3.10, <= 3.10.6	—
Cisco	Prime Infrastructure	3.10.6	Security Update 01

References

https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvd36820Permissions Required, Product
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-smi2Not Applicable
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-pi-epnm-TET4GxBXVendor Advisory
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/viewErp.x?alertId=ERP-66682Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20269?

How severe is CVE-2025-20269?

CVE-2025-20269 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20269?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-20269?

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Source: NVD / NIST