CVE-2025-20116
4.8 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2025-20116 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco application_policy_infrastructure_controller. It was published on February 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored XSS attack on an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.
This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the web UI. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the web UI or access sensitive, browser-based information.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update application_policy_infrastructure_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-20116?
CVE-2025-20116 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco application_policy_infrastructure_controller. It was published on February 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-20116?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-20116?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update application_policy_infrastructure_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-20116?
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