How severe is CVE-2025-27254?

CVE-2025-27254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-27254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27254?

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-2025-27254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-27254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7758.

When was CVE-2025-27254 published?

CVE-2025-27254 was published on 2025-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-27254

CVE-2025-27254 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-282.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7758
Weakness: CWE-282
Published: 2025-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-282 "Improper Ownership Management" in GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup allows Authentication Bypass. The software's startup authentication can be disabled by altering a Windows registry setting that any user can modify.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-27254?: CWE-282 "Improper Ownership Management" in GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup allows Authentication Bypass. The software's startup authentication can be disabled by altering a Windows registry setting that any user can modify.
How severe is CVE-2025-27254?: CVE-2025-27254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-27254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27254?: 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-2025-27254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-27254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7758.
When was CVE-2025-27254 published?: CVE-2025-27254 was published on 2025-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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