How severe is CVE-2025-0280?

CVE-2025-0280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-0280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0280?

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-2025-0280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27680.

When was CVE-2025-0280 published?

CVE-2025-0280 was published on 2025-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0280

CVE-2025-0280 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-257.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27680
Weakness: CWE-257
Published: 2025-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability in HCL Compass can allow attacker to gain unauthorized database access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0280?: A security vulnerability in HCL Compass can allow attacker to gain unauthorized database access.
How severe is CVE-2025-0280?: CVE-2025-0280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-0280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0280?: 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-2025-0280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27680.
When was CVE-2025-0280 published?: CVE-2025-0280 was published on 2025-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0123627

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