CVE-2025-1868

CVE-2025-1868 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x 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

Description

Vulnerability of unauthorized exposure of confidential information affecting Advanced IP Scanner and Advanced Port Scanner. It occurs when these applications initiate a network scan, inadvertently sending the NTLM hash of the user performing the scan. This vulnerability can be exploited by intercepting network traffic to a legitimate server or by setting up a fake server, in both local and remote scenarios. This exposure is relevant for both HTTP/HTTPS and SMB protocols.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1868?
Vulnerability of unauthorized exposure of confidential information affecting Advanced IP Scanner and Advanced Port Scanner. It occurs when these applications initiate a network scan, inadvertently sending the NTLM hash of the user performing the scan. This vulnerability can be exploited by intercepting network traffic to a legitimate server or by setting up a fake server, in both local and remote scenarios. This exposure is relevant for both HTTP/HTTPS and SMB protocols.
How severe is CVE-2025-1868?
CVE-2025-1868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-1868 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1868?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-1868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6018.
When was CVE-2025-1868 published?
CVE-2025-1868 was published on 2025-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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