CVE-2025-20305
CVE-2025-20305 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine 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-1220.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37883
- Weakness: CWE-1220
- Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability exists because certain files lack proper data protection mechanisms. An attacker with read-only Administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability by performing actions where the results should only be viewable to a high-privileged user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view passwords that are normally not visible to read-only administrators.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20305?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability exists because certain files lack proper data protection mechanisms. An attacker with read-only Administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability by performing actions where the results should only be viewable to a high-privileged user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view passwords that are normally not visible to read-only administrators.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20305?
- CVE-2025-20305 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-20305 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-20305?
- CVE-2025-20305 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-2025-20305?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37883.
- When was CVE-2025-20305 published?
- CVE-2025-20305 was published on 2025-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (21)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:3.2.0:patch7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.3.0:patch7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.4.0:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.4.0:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:3.4.0:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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