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CVE-2025-20205: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine Software

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-20205cvecve-2025-20205
Published: Wed Feb 05 2025 (02/05/2025, 16:14:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Cisco
Product: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against a user of the interface.  These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of an affected system. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.

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AILast updated: 05/06/2026, 18:36:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation in Cisco Identity Services Engine's management interface. An authenticated remote attacker with administrative credentials can exploit insufficient input validation to conduct cross-site scripting attacks, injecting malicious code into specific interface pages. Successful exploitation could lead to execution of arbitrary script code within the context of the affected interface or unauthorized access to sensitive information in the user's browser session. The issue affects a broad range of Cisco ISE versions from 3.0.0 through 3.5 Patch 3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.8 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction needed, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.

Potential Impact

An attacker with valid administrative credentials can perform cross-site scripting attacks against users of the Cisco ISE management interface. This could allow execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the interface or access to sensitive browser-based information. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated administrative access and user interaction, and does not affect system availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and consider additional controls to limit exposure of the management interface. Monitor Cisco's advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
cisco
Date Reserved
2024-10-10T19:15:13.230Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69fb86f4cbff5d8610250879

Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:44 PM

Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:36:28 PM

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 6:17:45 AM

Views: 9

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