How severe is CVE-2025-53948?

CVE-2025-53948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-53948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53948?

CVE-2025-53948 affects Santesoft Sante Pacs Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53948?

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-2025-53948 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53948 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28539.

When was CVE-2025-53948 published?

CVE-2025-53948 was published on 2025-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53948

CVE-2025-53948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Santesoft Sante Pacs Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28539
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Santesoft Sante Pacs Server
Published: 2025-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Sante PACS Server allows a remote attacker to crash the main thread by sending a crafted HL7 message, causing a denial-of-service condition. The application would require a manual restart and no authentication is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53948?: The Sante PACS Server allows a remote attacker to crash the main thread by sending a crafted HL7 message, causing a denial-of-service condition. The application would require a manual restart and no authentication is required.
How severe is CVE-2025-53948?: CVE-2025-53948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-53948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53948?: CVE-2025-53948 affects Santesoft Sante Pacs Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53948?: 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-2025-53948 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53948 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28539.
When was CVE-2025-53948 published?: CVE-2025-53948 was published on 2025-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-224-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:santesoft:sante_pacs_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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