SB2025041702 - Privilege escalation in Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Published: April 17, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025041702
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20178)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient integrity checks within device backup files in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics. A remote privileged user can bypass implemented signature verification processes using a specially crafted backup file and restore it on the system, which can result in obtaining root privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.