CVE-2025-20274 Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Medium 6.3 Published 16 Jul 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary commands and gain root privileges on Cisco Unified Intelligence Center.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-20274?

CVE-2025-20274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, published on 16 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-20274?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, Cisco Unified Intelligence Center.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20274?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-20274 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-20274 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-20274 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-phq6-884q-fxgr.