CVE-2025-20287
CVE-2025-20287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-26620
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file upload request to a specific API endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have at least valid Config Managers credentials on the affected device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20287?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file upload request to a specific API endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have at least valid Config Managers credentials on the affected device.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20287?
- CVE-2025-20287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-20287 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-2025-20287?
- CVE-2025-20287 affects Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20287?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20287 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20287 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26620.
- When was CVE-2025-20287 published?
- CVE-2025-20287 was published on 2025-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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