How severe is CVE-2025-53522?

CVE-2025-53522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-53522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53522?

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

Does CVE-2025-53522 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53522 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28529.

When was CVE-2025-53522 published?

CVE-2025-53522 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53522

CVE-2025-53522 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-348.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28529
Weakness: CWE-348
Published: 2025-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Movable Type contains an issue with use of less trusted source. If exploited, tampered email to reset a password may be sent by a remote unauthenticated attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53522?: Movable Type contains an issue with use of less trusted source. If exploited, tampered email to reset a password may be sent by a remote unauthenticated attacker.
How severe is CVE-2025-53522?: CVE-2025-53522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-53522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-53522 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53522 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28529.
When was CVE-2025-53522 published?: CVE-2025-53522 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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