How severe is CVE-2025-13176?

CVE-2025-13176 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-13176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13176?

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-2025-13176 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-13176 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206582.

When was CVE-2025-13176 published?

CVE-2025-13176 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-13176

CVE-2025-13176 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. 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 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206582
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2026-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Planting a custom configuration file in ESET Inspect Connector allow load a malicious DLL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13176?: Planting a custom configuration file in ESET Inspect Connector allow load a malicious DLL.
How severe is CVE-2025-13176?: CVE-2025-13176 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-13176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13176?: 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-2025-13176 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-13176 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206582.
When was CVE-2025-13176 published?: CVE-2025-13176 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.eset.com/en/ca8910-eset-customer-advisory-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-fixed-in-eset-inspect-connector-for-windows

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