CVE-2025-20308 Details
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Spaces Connector could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient restrictions during the execution of specific CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the Cisco Spaces Connector CLI as the spacesadmin user and executing a specific command with crafted parameters. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges from the spacesadmin user and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as root.
A vulnerability exists in Cisco Spaces Connector that allows an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as root. This issue arises from inadequate restrictions on certain CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this by logging into the Cisco Spaces Connector CLI as the spacesadmin user and executing a command with manipulated parameters. Successful exploitation would enable the attacker to gain root privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.
Cisco has released a fixed version of Spaces Connector 3, available from June 2025. For upgrade instructions, consult the Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy or contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 17, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-spaces-conn-privesc-kgD2CcDU | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| cisco spaces connector | 3.0 - 3.0 jan_2023 3.0 jan_2024 3.0 jan_2025 3.0 july_2024 3.0 may_2023 3.0 may_2024 3.0 sep_2022 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 2, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |