CVE-2025-54305

CVE-2025-54305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thermofisher Torrent Suite Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-290.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in the Thermo Fisher Torrent Suite Django application 5.18.1. One of the middlewares included in this application, LocalhostAuthMiddleware, authenticates users as ionadmin if the REMOTE_ADDR property in request.META is set to 127.0.0.1, to 127.0.1.1, or to ::1. Any user with local access to the server may bypass authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54305?
An issue was discovered in the Thermo Fisher Torrent Suite Django application 5.18.1. One of the middlewares included in this application, LocalhostAuthMiddleware, authenticates users as ionadmin if the REMOTE_ADDR property in request.META is set to 127.0.0.1, to 127.0.1.1, or to ::1. Any user with local access to the server may bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2025-54305?
CVE-2025-54305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-54305 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-54305?
CVE-2025-54305 affects Thermofisher Torrent Suite Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54305?
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-2025-54305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-54305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201178.
When was CVE-2025-54305 published?
CVE-2025-54305 was published on 2025-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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