SB2025092532 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS XE Software



SB2025092532 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS XE Software

Published: September 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025092532
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Handling of Undefined Values (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20313)

CWE-ID: CWE-232 - Improper Handling of Undefined Values

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due improper validation of software packages. A local administrator can place a specially crafted file into a specific location on an affected device and execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.


2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20314)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due improper validation of software packages. A local adinistrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary commands execution.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.