How severe is CVE-2025-0162?

CVE-2025-0162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-0162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0162?

CVE-2025-0162 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Shares. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0162?

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

Does CVE-2025-0162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7356.

When was CVE-2025-0162 published?

CVE-2025-0162 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0162

CVE-2025-0162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Shares with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7356
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Shares
Published: 2025-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Shares 1.9.9 through 1.10.0 PL7 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0162?: IBM Aspera Shares 1.9.9 through 1.10.0 PL7 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
How severe is CVE-2025-0162?: CVE-2025-0162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-0162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0162?: CVE-2025-0162 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Shares. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-0162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7356.
When was CVE-2025-0162 published?: CVE-2025-0162 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7185096

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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