CVE-2025-53118 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists which allows an unauthenticated attacker to control administrator backup functions, leading to compromise of passwords, secrets, and application session tokens stored by the Unified PAM.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/securden-unified-pam-multiple-critical-vulnerab

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-53118?

CVE-2025-53118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An authentication bypass vulnerability exists which allows an unauthenticated attacker to control administrator backup functions, leading to compromise of passwords, secrets, and application session t...

How severe is CVE-2025-53118?

CVE-2025-53118 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53118?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.