Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of multiple Cisco Unified Communications products could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device as the root user. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing crafted commands on the CLI of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device as the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Finesse | 10.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Socialminer | 10.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Unified Communications Manager | 12.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service | 12.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Unified Contact Center Express | 8.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Unified Intelligence Center | < 12.6\(2\)es_04 |
| Cisco | Unity Connection | 12.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Virtualized Voice Browser | < 12.6\(2\)es06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-20278?
CVE-2025-20278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the CLI of multiple Cisco Unified Communications products could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affecte...
How severe is CVE-2025-20278?
CVE-2025-20278 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Finesse, Cisco Socialminer, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service, Cisco Unified Contact Center Express.