CVE-2025-20337
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CVE-2025-20337 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. The attacker does not require any valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 65.10% 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 unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. The attacker does not require any valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted API request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain root privileges on an affected device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.4.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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