CVE-2025-20314
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Publication date: 2025-09-24
Last updated on: 2025-10-15
Assigner: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cisco | ios_xe | * |
| cisco | ios_xe | 17.8.1 |
| cisco | ios_xe | 17.7.1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-232 | The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a value is not defined or supported for the associated parameter, field, or argument name. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software allows an attacker with either authenticated local access at level-15 privileges or unauthenticated physical access to execute persistent code at boot time by placing a crafted file in a specific location. This exploits improper validation of software packages and breaks the device's chain of trust.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute persistent malicious code on the device's operating system, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, unauthorized control, and disruption of its normal operation.