Improper input validation in Cisco iOS Xr Software
CVE-2025-20154
A vulnerability in the Two-Way Active Measurement Protocol (TWAMP) server feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. For Cisco IOS XR Software, this vulnerability could cause the ipsla_ippm_server process to reload unexpectedly if debugs are enabled. This vulnerability is due to out-of-bounds array access when processing specially crafted TWAMP control packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TWAMP control packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Note: For Cisco IOS XR Software, only the ipsla_ippm_server process reloads unexpectedly and only when debugs are enabled. The vulnerability details for Cisco IOS XR Software are as follows: Security Impact Rating (SIR): Low CVSS Base Score: 3.7 CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.005 (42.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Ios Xr Software — versions 6.5.3, 6.5.29, 6.5.1
- Cisco Ios
- Cisco Ios_xe
- Cisco Ios_xr — versions 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 6.5.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20154?
- CVE-2025-20154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco iOS Xr Software, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2025-05-07.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20154?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.