How severe is CVE-2025-4971?

CVE-2025-4971 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-4971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4971?

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-2025-4971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-4971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15812.

When was CVE-2025-4971 published?

CVE-2025-4971 was published on 2025-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-4971

CVE-2025-4971 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15812
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2025-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix versions < 24.3.0 HF4 and < 21.0.13 HF1 allow low privileged users who have execution rights on the agent executable to escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4971?: Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix versions < 24.3.0 HF4 and < 21.0.13 HF1 allow low privileged users who have execution rights on the agent executable to escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-4971?: CVE-2025-4971 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-4971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4971?: 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-2025-4971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-4971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15812.
When was CVE-2025-4971 published?: CVE-2025-4971 was published on 2025-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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