How severe is CVE-2025-24500?

CVE-2025-24500 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-24500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24500?

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-2025-24500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3734.

When was CVE-2025-24500 published?

CVE-2025-24500 was published on 2025-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24500

CVE-2025-24500 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-3734
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2025-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access information in PAM database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24500?: The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access information in PAM database.
How severe is CVE-2025-24500?: CVE-2025-24500 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-24500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24500?: 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-2025-24500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3734.
When was CVE-2025-24500 published?: CVE-2025-24500 was published on 2025-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25362

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