How severe is CVE-2025-49642?

CVE-2025-49642 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-49642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49642?

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

Does CVE-2025-49642 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49642 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199986.

When was CVE-2025-49642 published?

CVE-2025-49642 was published on 2025-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49642

CVE-2025-49642 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-199986
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2025-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Library loading on AIX Zabbix Agent builds can be hijacked by local users with write access to the /home/cecuser directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49642?: Library loading on AIX Zabbix Agent builds can be hijacked by local users with write access to the /home/cecuser directory.
How severe is CVE-2025-49642?: CVE-2025-49642 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-49642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-49642 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49642 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199986.
When was CVE-2025-49642 published?: CVE-2025-49642 was published on 2025-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-27283

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