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CVE-2025-20333

9.9 critical KEV · due 2025-09-26 exploit ×3 SSVC exploitation: active Analyzed
NVD · CVE.org · CISA KEV

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.

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Public exploits 3

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CISA KEV required action · due 2025-09-26

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.

Added to the catalog 2025-09-25. CISA KEV

Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 2

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Change history 1

  1. First seenCVSS 9.9 · in KEV · ciscoNVD modified 2026-10-18 21:10

Affected (CPE criteria) 3

  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_threat_defense:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_threat_defense:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

References 3