How severe is CVE-2025-20094?

CVE-2025-20094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-20094 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20094?

CVE-2025-20094 affects Hummingheads Defense Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20094?

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-2025-20094 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20094 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2149.

When was CVE-2025-20094 published?

CVE-2025-20094 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20094

CVE-2025-20094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hummingheads Defense Platform 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-422.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2149
Weakness: CWE-422
Affected product: Hummingheads Defense Platform
Published: 2025-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unprotected Windows messaging channel ('Shatter') issue exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker sends a specially crafted message to the specific process of the Windows system where the product is running, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20094?: Unprotected Windows messaging channel ('Shatter') issue exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker sends a specially crafted message to the specific process of the Windows system where the product is running, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege.
How severe is CVE-2025-20094?: CVE-2025-20094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-20094 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20094?: CVE-2025-20094 affects Hummingheads Defense Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20094?: 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-2025-20094 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20094 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2149.
When was CVE-2025-20094 published?: CVE-2025-20094 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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