How severe is CVE-2025-43595?

CVE-2025-43595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43595?

CVE-2025-43595 affects Msp360 Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43595?

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-2025-43595 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43595 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12821.

When was CVE-2025-43595 published?

CVE-2025-43595 was published on 2025-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43595

CVE-2025-43595 is a high-severity vulnerability in Msp360 Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12821
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Msp360 Backup
Published: 2025-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insecure file system permissions vulnerability in MSP360 Backup 4.3.1.115 allows a low privileged user to execute commands with root privileges in the 'Online Backup' folder. Upgrade to MSP360 Backup 4.4 (released on 2025-04-22).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43595?: An insecure file system permissions vulnerability in MSP360 Backup 4.3.1.115 allows a low privileged user to execute commands with root privileges in the 'Online Backup' folder. Upgrade to MSP360 Backup 4.4 (released on 2025-04-22).
How severe is CVE-2025-43595?: CVE-2025-43595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43595?: CVE-2025-43595 affects Msp360 Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43595?: 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-2025-43595 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43595 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12821.
When was CVE-2025-43595 published?: CVE-2025-43595 was published on 2025-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:msp360:backup:4.3.1.115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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