Vulnerability Description
NIH BRICS (aka Biomedical Research Informatics Computing System) through 14.0.0-67 generates predictable tokens (that depend on username, time, and the fixed 7Dl9#dj- string) and thus allows unauthenticated users with a Common Access Card (CAC) to escalate privileges and compromise any account, including administrators.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://brics.cit.nih.gov
- https://bugculture.io/CVE-2025-27580/
- https://github.com/RoseHacks/Vulnerability.Research/blob/main/CVE-2025-27580/REA
- https://github.com/brics-dev/brics
- https://github.com/brics-dev/brics/blob/26bc6bb627a9a60e6c6a8a8c29735ae98c2e2679
- https://github.com/brics-dev/brics/blob/26bc6bb627a9a60e6c6a8a8c29735ae98c2e2679
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-27580?
CVE-2025-27580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). NIH BRICS (aka Biomedical Research Informatics Computing System) through 14.0.0-67 generates predictable tokens (that depend on username, time, and the fixed 7Dl9#dj- string) and thus allows unauthent...
How severe is CVE-2025-27580?
CVE-2025-27580 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.