CVE-2025-20282 | Cisco ISE - Internal API Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC's internal API allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload and execute arbitrary files on the underlying operating system as root. This could lead to a complete system compromise, allowing the attacker to store malicious files and execute arbitrary code or obtain root privileges."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image

Target Asset Cisco ISE

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

High

Internal Work Notes

CVE-2025-20282: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Cisco ISE Internal API, requiring immediate patching to prevent system compromise.

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Intelligence Sources

Official Advisoryhttps://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-unauth-rce-ZAd2GnJ6

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