How severe is CVE-2025-1037?

CVE-2025-1037 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-1037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1037?

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-2025-1037 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1037 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-36505.

When was CVE-2025-1037 published?

CVE-2025-1037 was published on 2025-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1037

CVE-2025-1037 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-36505
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2025-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

By making minor configuration changes to the TropOS 4th Gen device, an authenticated user with the ability to run user level shell commands can enable access via secure shell (SSH) to an unrestricted root shell. This is possible through abuse of a particular set of scripts and executables that allow for certain commands to be run as root from an unprivileged context.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1037?: By making minor configuration changes to the TropOS 4th Gen device, an authenticated user with the ability to run user level shell commands can enable access via secure shell (SSH) to an unrestricted root shell. This is possible through abuse of a particular set of scripts and executables that allow for certain commands to be run as root from an unprivileged context.
How severe is CVE-2025-1037?: CVE-2025-1037 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-1037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1037?: 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-2025-1037 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1037 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-36505.
When was CVE-2025-1037 published?: CVE-2025-1037 was published on 2025-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000214&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

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