CVE-2025-20161
Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
Severity Score
5.1
*CVSS v3.1
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions
A vulnerability in the software upgrade process of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker with valid Administrator credentials to execute a command injection attack on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of specific elements within a software image. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted image. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges. Note: Administrators should validate the hash of any software image before installation.
*Credits:
N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2024-10-10 CVE Reserved
- 2025-02-26 CVE Published
- 2025-02-27 CVE Updated
- 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CAPEC
References (1)
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.1 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.1" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.1 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.1" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.1 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.1" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.4 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.4" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.4 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.4" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.4 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.4" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.5 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.5" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.2 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.2" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
Affected
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 9.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "9.3" | en |
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| Cisco Search vendor "Cisco" | Cisco NX-OS Software Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" | 10.3 Search vendor "Cisco" for product "Cisco NX-OS Software" and version "10.3" | en |
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