How severe is CVE-2025-8998?

CVE-2025-8998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-8998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8998?

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

Does CVE-2025-8998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-74037.

When was CVE-2025-8998 published?

CVE-2025-8998 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8998

CVE-2025-8998 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-74037
Weakness: CWE-73
Published: 2025-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It was possible to upload files with a specific name to a temporary directory, which may result in process crashes and impact usability. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8998?: It was possible to upload files with a specific name to a temporary directory, which may result in process crashes and impact usability. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account.
How severe is CVE-2025-8998?: CVE-2025-8998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-8998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-74037.
When was CVE-2025-8998 published?: CVE-2025-8998 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/f5/62/80/cve-2025-8998pdf-en-US-504374.pdf

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