How severe is CVE-2025-61879?

CVE-2025-61879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-61879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-61879?

CVE-2025-61879 primarily affects Infoblox Nios. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61879?

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-2025-61879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-61879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207239.

When was CVE-2025-61879 published?

CVE-2025-61879 was published on 2026-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-61879

CVE-2025-61879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Infoblox Nios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207239
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Infoblox Nios
Published: 2026-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, a High-Privileged User Can Trigger an Arbitrary File Write via the Account Creation Mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-61879?: In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, a High-Privileged User Can Trigger an Arbitrary File Write via the Account Creation Mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2025-61879?: CVE-2025-61879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-61879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-61879?: CVE-2025-61879 primarily affects Infoblox Nios. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61879?: 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-2025-61879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-61879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207239.
When was CVE-2025-61879 published?: CVE-2025-61879 was published on 2026-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:9.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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