Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager up to 8.0.0.1 API Endpoint unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager up to 8.0.0.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-20287. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager up to 8.0.0.1. Affected is an unknown part of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file upload request to a specific API endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have at least valid Config Managers credentials on the affected device.

The advisory is shared for download at sec.cloudapps.cisco.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-20287 since 10/10/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/10/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1608.002.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1959). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/10/2024 CVE reserved
09/03/2025 +328 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/10/2025 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-epni-arb-file-upload-jjdM2P83
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20287 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20287
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322416
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1959 - Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Manipulation von Dateien

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 23:29
Updated: 09/10/2025 01:50
Changes: 09/03/2025 23:29 (65), 09/04/2025 12:00 (7), 09/10/2025 01:50 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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