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CVE-2025-20141

Cisco IOS XR - Route Processor

Cisco CVSS 7.4 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software Release 7.9.2 could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause control plane traffic to stop working on multiple Cisco IOS XR platforms, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of packets that are punted to the route processor."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset Cisco IOS XR Software
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Cisco). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network disruption possible due to control plane traffic stoppage

Internal Work Notes

CVE-2025-20141: Cisco IOS XR Software vulnerability allowing DoS condition, patching required to prevent control plane traffic disruption

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