CVE-2025-20284

Name: CVE-2025-20284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-16T17:15:30.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 12.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20284 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted API request. EPSS estimates a 12.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted API request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands as the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid high-privileged credentials.

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

12.68%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	< 3.3.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	3.3.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	3.4.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	< 3.3.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	3.3.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector	3.4.0

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-multi-3VpsXOxOVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20284?

How severe is CVE-2025-20284?

CVE-2025-20284 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20284?

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