How severe is CVE-2025-29996?

CVE-2025-29996 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-29996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29996?

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-2025-29996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6263.

When was CVE-2025-29996 published?

CVE-2025-29996 was published on 2025-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29996

CVE-2025-29996 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2. 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-288.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6263
Weakness: CWE-288
Published: 2025-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability exists in the CAP back office application due to improper implementation of OTP verification mechanism in its API based login. A remote attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating API request URL/payload. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to bypass Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for other user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29996?: This vulnerability exists in the CAP back office application due to improper implementation of OTP verification mechanism in its API based login. A remote attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating API request URL/payload. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to bypass Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for other user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2025-29996?: CVE-2025-29996 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-29996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29996?: 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-2025-29996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6263.
When was CVE-2025-29996 published?: CVE-2025-29996 was published on 2025-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2025-0048

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