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ID:11738 - Exploit for Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - CVE-2025-20281
ID:11738 - Exploit for Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - CVE-2025-20281
Published: July 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111939
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20281
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling HTTP requests. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted API request and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.