How severe is CVE-2025-8762?

CVE-2025-8762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-8762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8762?

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

Does CVE-2025-8762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24544.

When was CVE-2025-8762 published?

CVE-2025-8762 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8762

CVE-2025-8762 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
CVSS v4: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24544
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in INSTAR 2K+ and 4K 3.11.1 Build 1124. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component UART Interface. The manipulation leads to improper physical access control. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8762?: A vulnerability was found in INSTAR 2K+ and 4K 3.11.1 Build 1124. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component UART Interface. The manipulation leads to improper physical access control. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-8762?: CVE-2025-8762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-8762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24544.
When was CVE-2025-8762 published?: CVE-2025-8762 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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