Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the IP Access Restriction feature of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured IP access restrictions and log in to the device from a disallowed IP address. This vulnerability is due to improper enforcement of access controls that are configured using the IP Access Restriction feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the API from an unauthorized source IP address. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the targeted device from an IP address that should have been restricted. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Identity Services Engine | < 3.3.0 |
| Cisco | Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector | < 3.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-20285?
CVE-2025-20285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the IP Access Restriction feature of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured IP access restrictions and log in to the device f...
How severe is CVE-2025-20285?
CVE-2025-20285 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector.