How severe is CVE-2025-8997?

CVE-2025-8997 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-8997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8997?

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

Does CVE-2025-8997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25660.

When was CVE-2025-8997 published?

CVE-2025-8997 was published on 2025-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8997

CVE-2025-8997 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.7. 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-598.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25660
Weakness: CWE-598
Published: 2025-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Exposure vulnerability has been identified in OpenText Enterprise Security Manager. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8997?: An Information Exposure vulnerability has been identified in OpenText Enterprise Security Manager. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited.
How severe is CVE-2025-8997?: CVE-2025-8997 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-8997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25660.
When was CVE-2025-8997 published?: CVE-2025-8997 was published on 2025-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000042482

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