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    CVE-2025-20333

    A vulnerability in the VPN web server of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input in HTTP(S) requests. An attacker with valid VPN user credentials could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as root, possibly resulting in the complete compromise of the affected device.

    Published:Sep 25, 2025
    Last Modified:Aug 11, 2026
    EPS:Sep 25, 2025
    EPSS Score:0.40391
    CVSS Score:9.9

    CISA Notification

    Description

    A vulnerability in the VPN web server of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input in HTTP(S) requests. An attacker with valid VPN user credentials could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as root, possibly resulting in the complete compromise of the affected device.

    Required Action:

    The KEV due date refers to the deadline by which FCEB agencies are expected to review and begin implementing the guidance outlined in Emergency Directive (ED) 25-03 (URL listed below in Notes). Agencies must follow the mitigation steps provided by CISA (URL listed below in Notes) and vendor’s instructions (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.

    Notes:

    No extra notes provided.

    Due Date
    Sep 26, 2025
    350 days ago
    Alert Date
    Sep 25, 2025
    351 days ago

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Cisco
    Product
    Adaptive Security Appliance Software
    Vendor
    Cisco
    Product
    Firepower Threat Defense Software
    Vendor
    Cisco
    Product
    Secure Firewall Threat Defense

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    Network
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    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
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    Scope
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    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
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    High