CVE-2025-20333
Description
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.
How to fix
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.
CISA due date: Sep 26, 2025- cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software9.12.4.72, 9.14.4.28, 9.16.4.85, 9.17.1.45, 9.18.4.47, 9.19.1.37, 9.20.3.7, 9.22.1.3 or later
- cisco secure_firewall_threat_defense7.0.8.1, 7.2.9, 7.4.2.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software | 9.12 ≤ v < 9.12.4.72, 9.14 ≤ v < 9.14.4.28, 9.16 ≤ v < 9.16.4.85, 9.17.0 ≤ v < 9.17.1.45, 9.18 ≤ v < 9.18.4.47, 9.19 ≤ v < 9.19.1.37, 9.20 ≤ v < 9.20.3.7, 9.22 ≤ v < 9.22.1.3 | 9.12.4.72, 9.14.4.28, 9.16.4.85, 9.17.1.45, 9.18.4.47, 9.19.1.37, 9.20.3.7, 9.22.1.3 |
| cisco secure_firewall_threat_defense | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.0.8.1, 7.1.0 ≤ v < 7.2.9, 7.3.0 ≤ v < 7.4.2.4, 7.6.0 | 7.0.8.1, 7.2.9, 7.4.2.4 |
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