cvelistv5 - cve-2025-20131

CVE-2025-20131 (GCVE-0-2025-20131)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5

Published

2025-08-20 16:26

Modified

2025-08-20 21:37

Severity ?

4.9 (Medium) - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CWE

CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Summary

A vulnerability in the GUI of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 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 using the Cisco ISE GUI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system.

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psirt@cisco.com

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-qksX6C8g

Impacted products

	Vendor	Product	Version
	Cisco	Cisco Identity Services Engine Software	Version: 3.1.0 Version: 3.1.0 p1 Version: 3.1.0 p3 Version: 3.1.0 p2 Version: 3.2.0 Version: 3.1.0 p4 Version: 2.7.0 p8 Version: 3.1.0 p5 Version: 3.2.0 p1 Version: 3.1.0 p6 Version: 3.2.0 p2 Version: 3.1.0 p7 Version: 3.3.0 Version: 3.2.0 p3 Version: 3.2.0 p4 Version: 3.1.0 p8 Version: 3.2.0 p5 Version: 3.2.0 p6 Version: 3.1.0 p9 Version: 3.3 Patch 2 Version: 3.3 Patch 1

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ghsa-qph9-p3wq-p6cq

Vulnerability from github

Published

2025-08-20 18:30

Modified

2025-08-20 18:30

Severity ?

4.9 (Medium) - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

A vulnerability in the GUI of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 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 via the ISE GUI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system.

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cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-qksx6c8g

Vulnerability from csaf_cisco

Published

2025-08-20 16:00

Modified

2025-08-20 16:43

Summary

Cisco Identity Services Engine Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Notes

Summary

Vulnerable Products

At the time of publication, this vulnerability affected Cisco ISE, regardless of device configuration. For information about which Cisco software releases were vulnerable at the time of publication, see the Fixed Software ["#fs"] section of this advisory. See the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory for the most complete and current information.

Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable

Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products ["#vp"] section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.

Workarounds

There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Fixed Software

When considering software upgrades ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html#fixes"], customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories page ["https://www.cisco.com/go/psirt"], to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers. Fixed Releases At the time of publication, the release information in the following table was accurate. See the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory for the most complete and current information. The left column lists Cisco software releases, and the right column indicates whether a release was affected by the vulnerability that is described in this advisory and which release included the fix for this vulnerability. Cisco ISE Release First Fixed Release 3.1 and earlier 3.1 P10 3.2 3.2 P7 3.3 3.3 P3 3.4 Not vulnerable The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) validates only the affected and fixed release information that is documented in this advisory.

Vulnerability Policy

To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy ["http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/psirt/security_vulnerability_policy.html"]. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.

Exploitation and Public Announcements

The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.

Source

Cisco would like to thank Kentaro Kawane of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae for reporting this vulnerability.

Legal Disclaimer

THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. A standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for end users of Cisco products.

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          "name": "TVCE"
        }
      },
      "id": "cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-qksX6C8g",
      "initial_release_date": "2025-08-20T16:00:00+00:00",
      "revision_history": [
        {
          "date": "2025-08-20T15:53:39+00:00",
          "number": "1.0.0",
          "summary": "Initial public release."
        },
        {
          "date": "2025-08-20T16:43:01+00:00",
          "number": "1.1.0",
          "summary": "Clarified that the vulnerability occurs in the GUI."
        }
      ],
      "status": "final",
      "version": "1.1.0"
    }
  },
  "product_tree": {
    "branches": [
      {
        "branches": [
          {
            "category": "product_family",
            "name": "Cisco Identity Services Engine Software",
            "product": {
              "name": "Cisco Identity Services Engine Software ",
              "product_id": "CSAFPID-111903"
            }
          }
        ],
        "category": "vendor",
        "name": "Cisco"
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulnerabilities": [
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2025-20131",
      "ids": [
        {
          "system_name": "Cisco Bug ID",
          "text": "CSCwj33527"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "other",
          "text": "Complete.",
          "title": "Affected Product Comprehensiveness"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
          "CSAFPID-111903"
        ]
      },
      "release_date": "2025-08-20T16:00:00+00:00",
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-111903"
          ],
          "url": "https://software.cisco.com"
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "baseScore": 4.9,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-111903"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "title": "Cisco Identity Services Engine Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability"
    }
  ]
}

fkie_cve-2025-20131

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd

Published

2025-08-20 17:15

Modified

2025-08-20 22:15

Severity ?

4.9 (Medium) - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Summary

References

▶	URL	Tags
	psirt@cisco.com	https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-qksX6C8g

Impacted products

	Vendor	Product	Version

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{
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "value": "A vulnerability in the GUI of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to upload files to an affected device.\r\n\r\nThis vulnerability is due to improper validation of the file copy function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file upload using the Cisco ISE GUI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system."
    }
  ],
  "id": "CVE-2025-20131",
  "lastModified": "2025-08-20T22:15:28.557",
  "metrics": {
    "cvssMetricV31": [
      {
        "cvssData": {
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "availabilityImpact": "NONE",
          "baseScore": 4.9,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
          "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
          "privilegesRequired": "HIGH",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
          "version": "3.1"
        },
        "exploitabilityScore": 1.2,
        "impactScore": 3.6,
        "source": "psirt@cisco.com",
        "type": "Secondary"
      }
    ]
  },
  "published": "2025-08-20T17:15:34.413",
  "references": [
    {
      "source": "psirt@cisco.com",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-qksX6C8g"
    }
  ],
  "sourceIdentifier": "psirt@cisco.com",
  "vulnStatus": "Received",
  "weaknesses": [
    {
      "description": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "CWE-284"
        }
      ],
      "source": "psirt@cisco.com",
      "type": "Secondary"
    }
  ]
}

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Author	Source	Type	Date

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CVE-2025-20131 (GCVE-0-2025-20131)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5

ghsa-qph9-p3wq-p6cq

Vulnerability from github

cisco-sa-ise-file-upload-qksx6c8g

Vulnerability from csaf_cisco

fkie_cve-2025-20131

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd

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