How severe is CVE-2025-6942?

CVE-2025-6942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-6942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6942?

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

Does CVE-2025-6942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19743.

When was CVE-2025-6942 published?

CVE-2025-6942 was published on 2025-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6942

CVE-2025-6942 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-19743
Weakness: CWE-639
Published: 2025-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The distributed engine versions 8.4.39.0 and earlier of Secret Server versions 11.7.49 and earlier can be exploited during an initial authorization event that would allow an attacker to impersonate another distributed engine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6942?: The distributed engine versions 8.4.39.0 and earlier of Secret Server versions 11.7.49 and earlier can be exploited during an initial authorization event that would allow an attacker to impersonate another distributed engine.
How severe is CVE-2025-6942?: CVE-2025-6942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-6942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-6942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19743.
When was CVE-2025-6942 published?: CVE-2025-6942 was published on 2025-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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