How severe is CVE-2025-11998?

CVE-2025-11998 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-11998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-11998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-11998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-11998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37031.

When was CVE-2025-11998 published?

CVE-2025-11998 was published on 2025-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-11998

CVE-2025-11998 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37031
Weakness: CWE-200
Published: 2025-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The following HP Card Readers B Models (X3D03B & Y7C05B) are potentially vulnerable to information disclosure, allowing prior user identity to be inherited under certain conditions —e.g., when an NFC device (such as a smartphone/smartwatches) is in proximity during a card swipe event.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-11998?: The following HP Card Readers B Models (X3D03B & Y7C05B) are potentially vulnerable to information disclosure, allowing prior user identity to be inherited under certain conditions —e.g., when an NFC device (such as a smartphone/smartwatches) is in proximity during a card swipe event.
How severe is CVE-2025-11998?: CVE-2025-11998 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-11998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-11998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-11998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37031.
When was CVE-2025-11998 published?: CVE-2025-11998 was published on 2025-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_13175687-13175716-16/hpsbpi04065

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