CVE-2025-20123: Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Crosswork Network Controller could all

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-20123 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting crosswork network controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Crosswork Network Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against users of the interface of an affected system. These vulnerabilities exist because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by inserting malicious data into

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: cisco

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cisco crosswork network controller UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.4 · >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.3 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.1

Fixed in: 5.0.4, 6.0.3, 7.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crosswork-network-controller || rpm -q crosswork-network-controller || crosswork-network-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade crosswork-network-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade crosswork-network-controller

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crosswork-network-controller sudo apt install crosswork-network-controller=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold crosswork-network-controller

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list crosswork-network-controller sudo dnf downgrade crosswork-network-controller-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add crosswork-network-controller

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-20123?

crosswork network controller: upgrade to 5.0.4, 6.0.3, 7.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-20123 being exploited?

CVE-2025-20123 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-20123 affect?

CVE-2025-20123 affects crosswork network controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Crosswork Network Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against users of the interface of an affected s

How urgent is CVE-2025-20123?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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