How severe is CVE-2025-65078?

CVE-2025-65078 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2025-65078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65078?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-65078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-65078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206620.

When was CVE-2025-65078 published?

CVE-2025-65078 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-65078

CVE-2025-65078 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206620
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An untrusted search path vulnerability has been identified in the Embedded Solutions Framework in various Lexmark devices. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-65078?: An untrusted search path vulnerability has been identified in the Embedded Solutions Framework in various Lexmark devices. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2025-65078?: CVE-2025-65078 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-65078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-65078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-65078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206620.
When was CVE-2025-65078 published?: CVE-2025-65078 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.html

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