CVE-2025-20190
Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software Lobby Ambassador Remote User Deletion Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the lobby ambassador web interface of Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to remove arbitrary users that are defined on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient access control of actions executed by lobby ambassador users. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with a lobby ambassador user account and sending crafted HTTP requests to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary user accounts on the device, including users with administrative privileges. Note: This vulnerability is exploitable only if the attacker obtains the credentials for a lobby ambassador account. This account is not configured by default.
INFO
Published Date :
May 7, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 31, 2025, 3:48 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-20190
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-20190.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ewlc-user-del-hQxMpUDj | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-20190 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-20190
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.12.1z2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.15.1x:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.9.6a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:17.12.1z3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9800-l:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9800-40:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9800-80:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9105axi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9115axe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9115axi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9120axi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9120axe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9120axp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9130axe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9117axi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_cw9800m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_cw9800h1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_cw9800h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_9130axi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:cisco:catalyst_9800-cl_wireless_controllers_for_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Cisco Systems, Inc.: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ewlc-user-del-hQxMpUDj Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in the lobby ambassador web interface of Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to remove arbitrary users that are defined on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient access control of actions executed by lobby ambassador users. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with a lobby ambassador user account and sending crafted HTTP requests to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary user accounts on the device, including users with administrative privileges. Note: This vulnerability is exploitable only if the attacker obtains the credentials for a lobby ambassador account. This account is not configured by default. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-284 Added Reference https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ewlc-user-del-hQxMpUDj