How severe is CVE-2025-5997?

CVE-2025-5997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-5997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5997?

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-2025-5997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22901.

When was CVE-2025-5997 published?

CVE-2025-5997 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5997

CVE-2025-5997 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22901
Weakness: CWE-648
Published: 2025-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in Beamsec PhishPro allows Privilege Abuse. This issue affects PhishPro: before 7.5.4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5997?: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in Beamsec PhishPro allows Privilege Abuse. This issue affects PhishPro: before 7.5.4.2.
How severe is CVE-2025-5997?: CVE-2025-5997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-5997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5997?: 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-2025-5997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22901.
When was CVE-2025-5997 published?: CVE-2025-5997 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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