CVE-2025-20188: Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Max-Severity RCE
Does Cisco IOS XE have a hardcoded backdoor?
A maximum-severity vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers. A hardcoded JSON Web Token (JWT) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute commands as root.
Impact & Exploitation
CVSS 10.0 — maximum severity. Hardcoded credentials enable complete device takeover. Affects enterprise wireless infrastructure managing thousands of access points.
How Precogs AI Detects Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Max-Severity RCE
Precogs AI Binary SAST detects hardcoded credentials and JWT secrets in compiled network operating system firmware, identifying authentication bypass vectors.
Precogs Research
This vulnerability intelligence report was analyzed and enriched by the Precogs AI Security Team. Our researchers continuously monitor emerging threats across AI code, LLM pipelines, and binary architectures to ensure accurate real-time remediation guidance.