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CVE-2025-32440

Netalertx authentication bypass

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 0.58%
  1. Published27 May 2025

Description

NetAlertX is a network, presence scanner and alert framework. Prior to version 25.4.14, it is possible to bypass the authentication mechanism of NetAlertX to update settings without authentication. An attacker can trigger sensitive functions within util.php by sending crafted requests to /index.php. This issue has been patched in version 25.4.14.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Netalertx< 25.4.14

Remediation

Fixed in
Netalertx≥ 25.4.14

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-32440 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-32440 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.58%.

How severe is CVE-2025-32440?

CVE-2025-32440 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-32440?

Affected products include Netalertx.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32440?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Netalertx 25.4.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.