How severe is CVE-2025-8616?

CVE-2025-8616 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-8616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8616?

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

Does CVE-2025-8616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23844.

When was CVE-2025-8616 published?

CVE-2025-8616 was published on 2025-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8616

CVE-2025-8616 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1. 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-294.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23844
Weakness: CWE-294
Published: 2025-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weakness identified in OpenText Advanced Authentication where a Malicious browser plugin can record and replay the user authentication process to bypass Authentication. This issue affects Advanced Authentication on or before 6.5.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8616?: A weakness identified in OpenText Advanced Authentication where a Malicious browser plugin can record and replay the user authentication process to bypass Authentication. This issue affects Advanced Authentication on or before 6.5.0.
How severe is CVE-2025-8616?: CVE-2025-8616 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-8616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23844.
When was CVE-2025-8616 published?: CVE-2025-8616 was published on 2025-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://staging.docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/main/advancedauthentication6504

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