How severe is CVE-2024-25825?

CVE-2024-25825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25825?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-25825 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25825 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23132.

When was CVE-2024-25825 published?

CVE-2024-25825 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25825

CVE-2024-25825 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-259.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23132
Weakness: CWE-259
Published: 2024-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FydeOS for PC 17.1 R114, FydeOS for VMware 17.0 R114, FydeOS for You 17.1 R114, and OpenFyde R114 were discovered to be configured with the root password saved as a wildcard. This allows attackers to gain root access without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25825?: FydeOS for PC 17.1 R114, FydeOS for VMware 17.0 R114, FydeOS for You 17.1 R114, and OpenFyde R114 were discovered to be configured with the root password saved as a wildcard. This allows attackers to gain root access without a password.
How severe is CVE-2024-25825?: CVE-2024-25825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25825?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-25825 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25825 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23132.
When was CVE-2024-25825 published?: CVE-2024-25825 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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