How severe is CVE-2025-20131?

CVE-2025-20131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-20131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20131?

CVE-2025-20131 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20131?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-20131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25392.

When was CVE-2025-20131 published?

CVE-2025-20131 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-09-18.

CVE-2025-20131

CVE-2025-20131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25392
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
Published: 2025-08-20
Last modified: 2026-09-18

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20131?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-20131?: CVE-2025-20131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-20131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20131?: CVE-2025-20131 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20131?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25392.
When was CVE-2025-20131 published?: CVE-2025-20131 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-09-18.

References

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

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.1.0:patch9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.2.0:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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