SB2025050785 - Arbitrary file upload in Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software
Published: May 7, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025050785
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20188)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the presence of a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) within the Out-of-Band AP Image Download feature. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted HTTPS requests to the AP image download interface and upload arbitrary files to the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.