CVE-2025-20274

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2025-20274 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected device. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system and execute arbitrary commands on the operating system. The Security Impact Rating (SIR) of this advisory has been raised to High because an attacker could elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Report Designer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center10.5\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center11.0\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center11.0\(2\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center11.0\(3\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center11.5\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center11.6\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.0\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.5\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.5\(1\)su
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.6\(1\)
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.6\(1\)_es05_et
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.6\(1\)_et
CiscoUnified Intelligence Center12.6\(2\)
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.5\(1\)
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.5\(1\)su1
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.5\(1\)su1es10
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su1
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su2
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su2es04
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su3
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su3es01
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su3es02
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express10.6\(1\)su3es03
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.0\(1\)su1
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.0\(1\)su1es02
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.0\(1\)su1es03
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.5\(1\)es01
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.5\(1\)su1
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.5\(1\)su1es01
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.5\(1\)su1es02
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.5\(1\)su1es03
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(1\)
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(1\)es01
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(1\)es02
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es01
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es02
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es03
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es04
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es05
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es06
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es07
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express11.6\(2\)es08
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express12.0\(1\)
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express12.0\(1\)es01
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express12.0\(1\)es02
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express12.0\(1\)es03
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express12.0\(1\)es04
CiscoUnified Contact Center Express12.5\(1\)

Showing 50 of 69 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20274?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system and execute arbitrary commands on the operating system. The Security Impact Rating (SIR) of this advisory has been raised to High because an attacker could elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Report Designer.
How severe is CVE-2025-20274?
CVE-2025-20274 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20274?
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