How severe is CVE-2025-2182?

CVE-2025-2182 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-2182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2182?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-2182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24617.

When was CVE-2025-2182 published?

CVE-2025-2182 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2182

CVE-2025-2182 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.6. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24617
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A problem with the implementation of the MACsec protocol in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® results in the cleartext exposure of the connectivity association key (CAK). This issue is only applicable to PA-7500 Series devices which are in an NGFW cluster. A user who possesses this key can read messages being sent between devices in a NGFW Cluster. There is no impact in non-clustered firewalls or clusters of firewalls that do not enable MACsec.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2182?: A problem with the implementation of the MACsec protocol in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® results in the cleartext exposure of the connectivity association key (CAK). This issue is only applicable to PA-7500 Series devices which are in an NGFW cluster. A user who possesses this key can read messages being sent between devices in a NGFW Cluster. There is no impact in non-clustered firewalls or clusters of firewalls that do not enable MACsec.
How severe is CVE-2025-2182?: CVE-2025-2182 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2182?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24617.
When was CVE-2025-2182 published?: CVE-2025-2182 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2182

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