Sensitive Information Disclosure in Cisco NX-OS Software for Nexus Switches and UCS Fabric Interconnects
CVE-2025-20290

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Cisco Nx-os Software
Cisco Unified Computing System (managed)
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2025-20290?

A vulnerability exists in the logging feature of Cisco NX-OS Software that could be exploited by an authenticated local attacker to access sensitive information. This issue arises from improper logging practices, which may expose sensitive data like stored credentials through accessible log files. Effective measures must be taken to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco NX-OS Software 9.2(3)

Cisco NX-OS Software 7.0(3)I5(2)

Cisco NX-OS Software 7.0(3)I4(5)

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/C...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-20290 : Sensitive Information Disclosure in Cisco NX-OS Software for Nexus Switches and UCS Fabric Interconnects