How severe is CVE-2025-2184?

CVE-2025-2184 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-2184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2184?

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

Does CVE-2025-2184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24615.

When was CVE-2025-2184 published?

CVE-2025-2184 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2184

CVE-2025-2184 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3. 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-1392.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24615
Weakness: CWE-1392
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A credential management flaw in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® Broker VM causes different Broker VM images to share identical default credentials for internal services. Users knowing these default credentials could access internal services on other Broker VM installations. The attacker must have network access to the Broker VM to exploit this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2184?: A credential management flaw in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® Broker VM causes different Broker VM images to share identical default credentials for internal services. Users knowing these default credentials could access internal services on other Broker VM installations. The attacker must have network access to the Broker VM to exploit this issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-2184?: CVE-2025-2184 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24615.
When was CVE-2025-2184 published?: CVE-2025-2184 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2184

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