How severe is CVE-2025-54992?

CVE-2025-54992 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-54992 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2025-54992?

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

Does CVE-2025-54992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-54992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24189.

When was CVE-2025-54992 published?

CVE-2025-54992 was published on 2025-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-54992

CVE-2025-54992 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24189
Weakness: CWE-611
Published: 2025-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenKilda is an open-source OpenFlow controller. Prior to version 1.164.0, an XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability was found in OpenKilda which in combination with GHSL-2025-024 allows unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate information from the instance where the OpenKilda UI is running. This issue may lead to Information disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 1.164.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54992?: OpenKilda is an open-source OpenFlow controller. Prior to version 1.164.0, an XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability was found in OpenKilda which in combination with GHSL-2025-024 allows unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate information from the instance where the OpenKilda UI is running. This issue may lead to Information disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 1.164.0.
How severe is CVE-2025-54992?: CVE-2025-54992 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-54992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-54992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-54992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24189.
When was CVE-2025-54992 published?: CVE-2025-54992 was published on 2025-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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