CVE-2025-14213

CVE-2025-14213 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Cato Networks’ Socket versions prior to 25 contain a command injection vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker with access to the Socket web interface (UI) to execute arbitrary operating system commands as the root user on the Socket’s internal system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14213?
Cato Networks’ Socket versions prior to 25 contain a command injection vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker with access to the Socket web interface (UI) to execute arbitrary operating system commands as the root user on the Socket’s internal system.
How severe is CVE-2025-14213?
CVE-2025-14213 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-14213 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14213?
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-2025-14213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-14213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209145.
When was CVE-2025-14213 published?
CVE-2025-14213 was published on 2026-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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