How severe is CVE-2026-25601?

CVE-2026-25601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-25601 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-25601?

CVE-2026-25601 primarily affects Metronik Mepis Rm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25601?

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

Does CVE-2026-25601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-25601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17869.

When was CVE-2026-25601 published?

CVE-2026-25601 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-25601

CVE-2026-25601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metronik Mepis Rm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17869
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Metronik Mepis Rm
Published: 2026-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in MEPIS RM, an industrial software product developed by Metronik. The application contained a hardcoded cryptographic key within the Mx.Web.ComponentModel.dll component. When the option to store domain passwords was enabled, this key was used to encrypt user passwords before storing them in the application’s database. An attacker with sufficient privileges to access the database could extract the encrypted passwords, decrypt them using the embedded key, and gain unauthorized access to the associated ICS/OT environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25601?: A vulnerability was identified in MEPIS RM, an industrial software product developed by Metronik. The application contained a hardcoded cryptographic key within the Mx.Web.ComponentModel.dll component. When the option to store domain passwords was enabled, this key was used to encrypt user passwords before storing them in the application’s database. An attacker with sufficient privileges to access the database could extract the encrypted passwords, decrypt them using the embedded key, and gain unauthorized access to the associated ICS/OT environment.
How severe is CVE-2026-25601?: CVE-2026-25601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-25601 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-25601?: CVE-2026-25601 primarily affects Metronik Mepis Rm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-25601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-25601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17869.
When was CVE-2026-25601 published?: CVE-2026-25601 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cert.si/en/cve-2026-25601/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:metronik:mepis_rm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metronik:mepis_rm:8.2.0007:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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