How severe is CVE-2025-71257?

CVE-2025-71257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-71257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-71257?

CVE-2025-71257 affects Bmc Footprints. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-71257?

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-2025-71257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-71257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208871.

When was CVE-2025-71257 published?

CVE-2025-71257 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

CVE-2025-71257

CVE-2025-71257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bmc Footprints with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-208871
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Bmc Footprints
Published: 2026-03-19
Last modified: 2026-08-06

Description

BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper enforcement of security filters on restricted REST API endpoints and servlets. Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass access controls to invoke restricted functionality and gain unauthorized access to application data and modify system resources. The following hotfixes remediate the vulnerability: 20.20.02, 20.20.03.002, 20.21.01.001, 20.21.02.002, 20.22.01, 20.22.01.001, 20.23.01, 20.23.01.002, and 20.24.01.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-71257?: BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper enforcement of security filters on restricted REST API endpoints and servlets. Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass access controls to invoke restricted functionality and gain unauthorized access to application data and modify system resources. The following hotfixes remediate the vulnerability: 20.20.02, 20.20.03.002, 20.21.01.001, 20.21.02.002, 20.22.01, 20.22.01.001, 20.23.01, 20.23.01.002, and 20.24.01.
How severe is CVE-2025-71257?: CVE-2025-71257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-71257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-71257?: CVE-2025-71257 affects Bmc Footprints. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-71257?: 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-2025-71257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-71257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208871.
When was CVE-2025-71257 published?: CVE-2025-71257 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:footprints:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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