CVE-2025-30038

CVE-2025-30038 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. 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-1230.

Key facts

Description

The vulnerability consists of a session ID leak when saving a file downloaded from CGM CLININET. The identifier is exposed through a built-in Windows security feature that stores additional metadata in an NTFS alternate data stream (ADS) for all files downloaded from potentially untrusted sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30038?
The vulnerability consists of a session ID leak when saving a file downloaded from CGM CLININET. The identifier is exposed through a built-in Windows security feature that stores additional metadata in an NTFS alternate data stream (ADS) for all files downloaded from potentially untrusted sources.
How severe is CVE-2025-30038?
CVE-2025-30038 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-30038 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30038?
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-2025-30038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-30038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27766.
When was CVE-2025-30038 published?
CVE-2025-30038 was published on 2025-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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