CVE-2025-62235
CVE-2025-62235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Nimble with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1851
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Apache Nimble
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Receiving specially crafted Security Request could lead to removal of original bond and re-bond with impostor. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9.0, which fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-62235?
- Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Receiving specially crafted Security Request could lead to removal of original bond and re-bond with impostor. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9.0, which fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2025-62235?
- CVE-2025-62235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-62235 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-62235?
- CVE-2025-62235 affects Apache Nimble. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-62235?
- 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-2025-62235 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-62235 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1851.
- When was CVE-2025-62235 published?
- CVE-2025-62235 was published on 2026-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/apache/mynewt-nimble/commit/41f67e391e788c5feef9030026cc5cbc5431838a
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rw2mrpfwb9d9wmq4h4b6ctcd6gpkk2ho
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/08/4
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:nimble:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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