Executive Risk Summary
"A vulnerability in the HTTP API subsystem of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow a remote attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges into the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and can be exploited by an attacker with administrative privileges or by persuading a legitimate user to click a crafted link."
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset IOS XE Image
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 during patch application
Internal Work Notes
CVE-2025-20334: Cisco IOS XE HTTP API vulnerability allowing remote command injection with root privileges. Verify version and apply patch according to Cisco Security Advisory: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ios-xe-cmd-inject-rPJM8BGL
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