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CVE-2025-20138 Detail

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user arguments that are passed to specific CLI commands. An attacker with a low-privileged account could exploit this vulnerability by using crafted commands at the prompt. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root and execute arbitrary commands.


Metrics

 
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

Nist CVSS score does not match with CNA score
CNA:  Cisco Systems, Inc.
Base Score:  8.8 HIGH
Vector:  CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Hyperlink Resource
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/02/crafting-endless-as-paths-in-bgp/
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-priv-esc-GFQjxvOF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') Cisco Systems, Inc.  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2025-20138
NVD Published Date:
03/12/2025
NVD Last Modified:
03/12/2025
Source:
Cisco Systems, Inc.