Cisco fixes max severity IOS XE flaw letting attackers hijack devices

Cisco fixes max severity IOS XE flaw letting attackers hijack devices

Cisco has fixed a maximum severity flaw in IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers by a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over devices.

Cisco patches maximum severity vulnerability in IOS XE Software

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Cisco Patches CVE-2025-20188 In IOS XE Wireless Controller

Cisco has rolled out software patches to address a severe security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, in its IOS XE Wireless Controller software. The flaw, which has been assigned the highest possible CVSS score of 10.0, could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full root access on affected systems. The issue stems from a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) embedded within the IOS XE Wireless Controller, which can be exploited thro…

Cisco Patches CVE-2025-20188 (10.0 CVSS) in IOS XE That Enables Root Exploits via JWT

Cisco has released software fixes to address a maximum-severity security flaw in its IOS XE Wireless Controller that could enable an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to a susceptible system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, has been rated 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. "This vulnerability is due to the presence of a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) on an

Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controllers Vulnerability Enables Full Device Control For Attackers - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Cisco has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its IOS XE Wireless LAN Controllers that could allow unauthorized attackers to gain complete control of affected devices. The flaw, assigned the maximum severity rating of 10.0, enables unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, traverse directories, and execute commands with root privileges on affected systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, resides in the …