How severe is CVE-2025-24521?

CVE-2025-24521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-24521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24521?

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

Does CVE-2025-24521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6172.

When was CVE-2025-24521 published?

CVE-2025-24521 was published on 2025-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24521

CVE-2025-24521 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6172
Weakness: CWE-611
Published: 2025-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

External XML entity injection allows arbitrary download of files. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24521?: External XML entity injection allows arbitrary download of files. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.
How severe is CVE-2025-24521?: CVE-2025-24521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-24521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-24521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6172.
When was CVE-2025-24521 published?: CVE-2025-24521 was published on 2025-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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