CVE-2025-20344
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the backup restore functionality of Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the contents of a backup file. An attacker with valid Administrator credentials could exploit this vulnerability by restoring a crafted backup file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges on the underlying shell on the affected device.
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Nexus Dashboard | Network & Security Management | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (1)
- Cisco · Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Vendor advisory
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Path Traversal Vulnerability
Cisco’s rating: Medium (advisory CVSS 6.5) · Published Aug 27, 2025
Bug ID: CSCwp66421
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