How severe is CVE-2025-1161?

CVE-2025-1161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-1161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1161?

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-2025-1161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202404.

When was CVE-2025-1161 published?

CVE-2025-1161 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1161

CVE-2025-1161 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-202404
Weakness: CWE-648
Published: 2025-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in NomySoft Information Technology Training and Consulting Inc. Nomysem allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Nomysem: through May 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1161?: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in NomySoft Information Technology Training and Consulting Inc. Nomysem allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Nomysem: through May 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-1161?: CVE-2025-1161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-1161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1161?: 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-2025-1161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202404.
When was CVE-2025-1161 published?: CVE-2025-1161 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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