CVE-2025-53118Unified PAM Missing Authentication
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists which allows an unauthenticated attacker to control administrator backup functions, leading to compromise of passwords, secrets, and application session tokens stored by the Unified PAM.
Published Sep 8, 2025 · Updated Aug 25, 2025 · Also known as TR-25-0213
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-53118 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Unified PAM.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Nov 10, 2025. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Nov 10, 2025
63 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists which allows an unauthenticated attacker to control administrator backup functions, leading to compromise of passwords, secrets, and application session tokens stored by the Unified PAM.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 10, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 10, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Unified PAM | >= 9.0.* | n/a |
Timeline
Last updated
Aug 25, 2025
Publicly disclosed
Sep 8, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 10, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 10, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2025-53118
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2025-53120
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists which allows an unauthenticated attacker to control administrator backup functions, leading to compromise of passwords, secrets, and application session tokens stored by the Unified PAM.
Affected: Unified PAM versions >= 9.0.*. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Nov 10, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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