How severe is CVE-2025-14499?

CVE-2025-14499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-14499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14499?

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-2025-14499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-14499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205007.

When was CVE-2025-14499 published?

CVE-2025-14499 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-14499

CVE-2025-14499 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205007
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IceWarp gmaps Cross-Site Scripting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of IceWarp. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of a parameter passed to the gmaps webpage. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-25441.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14499?: IceWarp gmaps Cross-Site Scripting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of IceWarp. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of a parameter passed to the gmaps webpage. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-25441.
How severe is CVE-2025-14499?: CVE-2025-14499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-14499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14499?: 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-2025-14499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-14499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205007.
When was CVE-2025-14499 published?: CVE-2025-14499 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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