Cisco Unified Computing System Virtual Keyboard Video Monitor redirect

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco Unified Computing System and Unified Computing System E-Series Software. This impacts an unknown function of the component Virtual Keyboard Video Monitor. The manipulation results in redirect. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-20317. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Cisco Unified Computing System and Unified Computing System E-Series Software (version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Virtual Keyboard Video Monitor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:
A vulnerability in the Virtual Keyboard Video Monitor (vKVM) connection handling of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect a user to a malicious website. This vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of vKVM endpoints. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to redirect a user to a malicious webpage and potentially capture user credentials. Note: The affected vKVM client is also included in Cisco UCS Manager.
The advisory is available at sec.cloudapps.cisco.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-20317 since 10/10/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/30/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1204.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1917). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Affected
- Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
- Cisco Integrated Management Controller
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.cisco.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Exploiting
Class: RedirectCWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/10/2024 CVE reserved08/27/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/27/2025 VulDB entry created
08/30/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: cisco.comAdvisory: cisco-sa-ucs-vkvmorv-CnKrV7HK
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-20317 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20317
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321594
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1917 - Cisco UCS und IMC: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 08/27/2025 19:10Updated: 08/30/2025 01:39
Changes: 08/27/2025 19:10 (64), 08/28/2025 11:21 (7), 08/30/2025 01:39 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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