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PUBLISHED DATE: May 21, 2025CVE-2025-20257:
A vulnerability in an...

CVSS:
6.5
EPSS:
4.40%
Exploitability:
2.8
In KEV:
No
Description

A vulnerability in an API subsystem of Cisco Secure Network Analytics Manager and Cisco Secure Network Analytics Virtual Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to generate fraudulent findings that are used to generate alarms and alerts on an affected product. Thi vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement on a specific API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating as a low-privileged user and performing API calls with crafted input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obfuscate legitimate findings in analytics reports or create false indications with alarms and alerts on an affected device.

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  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2025-20257 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
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