CVE-2025-20116

What it is

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored XSS attack on an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the web UI. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into specific pages of the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the web UI or access sensitive, browser-based information.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-02-26 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:40 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-02-26 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:40 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(1l\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(1m\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(2l\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(2o\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(3i\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(3j\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(3n\)
• Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 3.2\(3o\)

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None