How severe is CVE-2025-62668?

CVE-2025-62668 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-62668 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-2025-62668?

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

Does CVE-2025-62668 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-62668 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34956.

When was CVE-2025-62668 published?

CVE-2025-62668 was published on 2025-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-62668

CVE-2025-62668 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-276.

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-2025-34956
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2025-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GrowthExperiments Extension allows Resource Leak Exposure.This issue affects Mediawiki - GrowthExperiments Extension: from master before 1.39.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-62668?: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GrowthExperiments Extension allows Resource Leak Exposure.This issue affects Mediawiki - GrowthExperiments Extension: from master before 1.39.
How severe is CVE-2025-62668?: CVE-2025-62668 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-62668 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-2025-62668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-62668 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-62668 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34956.
When was CVE-2025-62668 published?: CVE-2025-62668 was published on 2025-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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