How severe is CVE-2025-59890?

CVE-2025-59890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-59890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59890?

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-2025-59890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-59890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199818.

When was CVE-2025-59890 published?

CVE-2025-59890 was published on 2025-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-59890

CVE-2025-59890 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-199818
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2025-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input sanitization in the file archives upload functionality of Eaton Galileo software allows traversing paths which could lead into an attacker with local access to execute unauthorized code or commands. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of Galileo which is available on the Eaton download center.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59890?: Improper input sanitization in the file archives upload functionality of Eaton Galileo software allows traversing paths which could lead into an attacker with local access to execute unauthorized code or commands. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of Galileo which is available on the Eaton download center.
How severe is CVE-2025-59890?: CVE-2025-59890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-59890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59890?: 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-2025-59890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-59890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199818.
When was CVE-2025-59890 published?: CVE-2025-59890 was published on 2025-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1024.pdf

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