How severe is CVE-2025-48496?

CVE-2025-48496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-48496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48496?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-48496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-48496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21093.

When was CVE-2025-48496 published?

CVE-2025-48496 was published on 2025-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-48496

CVE-2025-48496 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v4: 5.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21093
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2025-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Emerson ValveLink products use a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-48496?: Emerson ValveLink products use a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
How severe is CVE-2025-48496?: CVE-2025-48496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-48496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-48496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-48496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21093.
When was CVE-2025-48496 published?: CVE-2025-48496 was published on 2025-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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