How severe is CVE-2025-1003?

CVE-2025-1003 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-1003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1003?

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-2025-1003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1961.

When was CVE-2025-1003 published?

CVE-2025-1003 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1003

CVE-2025-1003 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-273.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-1961
Weakness: CWE-273
Published: 2025-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability has been identified in HP Anyware Agent for Linux which might allow for authentication bypass which may result in escalation of privilege. HP is releasing a software update to mitigate this potential vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1003?: A potential vulnerability has been identified in HP Anyware Agent for Linux which might allow for authentication bypass which may result in escalation of privilege. HP is releasing a software update to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-1003?: CVE-2025-1003 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-1003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1003?: 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-2025-1003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1961.
When was CVE-2025-1003 published?: CVE-2025-1003 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_11920613-11920636-16

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