CVE-2025-34293

CVE-2025-34293 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6. 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-639.

Key facts

Description

GN4 Publishing System versions prior to 2.6 contain an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability via the API. Authenticated requests to the API's object endpoints allow an authenticated user to request arbitrary user IDs and receive sensitive account data for those users, including the stored password and the account's security question and answer. The exposed recovery data and encrypted password may be used to reset or take over the target account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-34293?
GN4 Publishing System versions prior to 2.6 contain an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability via the API. Authenticated requests to the API's object endpoints allow an authenticated user to request arbitrary user IDs and receive sensitive account data for those users, including the stored password and the account's security question and answer. The exposed recovery data and encrypted password may be used to reset or take over the target account.
How severe is CVE-2025-34293?
CVE-2025-34293 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-34293 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-34293?
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-2025-34293 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-34293 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35899.
When was CVE-2025-34293 published?
CVE-2025-34293 was published on 2025-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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