Arbitrary file upload in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express

CVE-2025-20274

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of files that are uploaded to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system and execute arbitrary commands on the operating system. The Security Impact Rating (SIR) of this advisory has been raised to High because an attacker could elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Report Designer.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.004 (33.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20274?
CVE-2025-20274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2025-07-16.
How severe is CVE-2025-20274?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.