CVE-2025-20275

MEDIUM
Published Jun 4, 2025 Modified Jul 22, 2025 CWE-502

Description

A vulnerability in the file opening process of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX) Editor could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.  This vulnerability is due to insecure deserialization of Java objects by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated, local user to open a crafted .aef file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host that is running the editor application with the privileges of the user who launched it.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express
cisco unified_contact_center_express

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20275? +
A vulnerability in the file opening process of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX) Editor could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.  This vulnerability is due to insecure deserialization of Java objects by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an authenticated, local user to open a crafted .aef file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host that is running the editor application with the privileges of the user who launched it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-20275? +
CVE-2025-20275 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20275? +
CVE-2025-20275 affects products from cisco, specifically: unified_contact_center_express. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20275? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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