How severe is CVE-2025-8716?

CVE-2025-8716 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-8716 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-2025-8716?

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

Does CVE-2025-8716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28916.

When was CVE-2025-8716 published?

CVE-2025-8716 was published on 2025-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8716

CVE-2025-8716 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28916
Weakness: CWE-754
Published: 2025-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Content Management versions 20.4- 25.3 authenticated attackers may exploit a complex cache poisoning technique to download unprotected files from the server if the filenames are known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8716?: In Content Management versions 20.4- 25.3 authenticated attackers may exploit a complex cache poisoning technique to download unprotected files from the server if the filenames are known.
How severe is CVE-2025-8716?: CVE-2025-8716 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-8716 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-2025-8716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28916.
When was CVE-2025-8716 published?: CVE-2025-8716 was published on 2025-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.opentext.com/csm?id=ot_kb_unauthenticated&sysparm_article=KB0847046

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