CVE-2025-2545
CVE-2025-2545 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.3. 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-327.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 4.0 base score 2.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-13369
- Weakness: CWE-327
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions, LLC's Request Tracker prior to v5.0.8, where the Triple DES (3DES) cryptographic algorithm is used to protect emails sent with S/MIME encryption. Triple DES is considered obsolete and insecure due to its susceptibility to birthday attacks, which could compromise the confidentiality of encrypted messages.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-2545?
- Vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions, LLC's Request Tracker prior to v5.0.8, where the Triple DES (3DES) cryptographic algorithm is used to protect emails sent with S/MIME encryption. Triple DES is considered obsolete and insecure due to its susceptibility to birthday attacks, which could compromise the confidentiality of encrypted messages.
- How severe is CVE-2025-2545?
- CVE-2025-2545 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.3, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2025-2545 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-2025-2545?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-2545 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-2545 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-13369.
- When was CVE-2025-2545 published?
- CVE-2025-2545 was published on 2025-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/cryptographic-algorithm-not-recommended-request-tracker-best-practical
- https://docs.bestpractical.com/release-notes/rt/4.4.8
- https://docs.bestpractical.com/release-notes/rt/5.0.8
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00009.html
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