CVE-2025-20138

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.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

12 Mar 2025, 16:15

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Information

Published : 2025-03-12 16:15

Updated : 2025-03-12 16:15


NVD link : CVE-2025-20138

Mitre link : CVE-2025-20138

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-20138


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Products Affected

No product.

CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')