CVE-2025-20161
Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the software upgrade process of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker with valid Administrator credentials to execute a command injection attack on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of specific elements within a software image. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted image. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges. Note: Administrators should validate the hash of any software image before installation.
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco NX-OS Software | Routing & Switching | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (1)
- Cisco · Cisco NX-OS Software
Vendor advisory
Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches Command Injection Vulnerability
Cisco’s rating: Medium (advisory CVSS 5.1) · Published Feb 26, 2025
Bug ID: CSCwm09739
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