How severe is CVE-2025-8095?

CVE-2025-8095 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.1, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2025-8095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8095?

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-2025-8095 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8095 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209440.

When was CVE-2025-8095 published?

CVE-2025-8095 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8095

CVE-2025-8095 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.1. 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-257.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209440
Weakness: CWE-257
Published: 2026-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The OECH1 prefix encoding is intended to obfuscate values across the OpenEdge platform. It has been identified as cryptographically weak and unsuitable for stored encodings and enterprise applications. OECH1 encodings should be considered exploitable and immediately replaced by any other supported prefix encoding, all of which are based on symmetric encryption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8095?: The OECH1 prefix encoding is intended to obfuscate values across the OpenEdge platform. It has been identified as cryptographically weak and unsuitable for stored encodings and enterprise applications. OECH1 encodings should be considered exploitable and immediately replaced by any other supported prefix encoding, all of which are based on symmetric encryption.
How severe is CVE-2025-8095?: CVE-2025-8095 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.1, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-8095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8095?: 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-2025-8095 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8095 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209440.
When was CVE-2025-8095 published?: CVE-2025-8095 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/Unintended-Use-of-OECH1-for-Password-Secrets-Protection

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