CVE-2025-26817VulnerabilityPublished 22 May 2025

CVE-2025-26817: Netwrix Password Secure · Authenticated Remote Code Execution

Source Reddit NetSec

Not known to be exploited.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

Severity

Medium

Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA

EPSS: 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 75% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
Public on cve.org; its publication date is not in this record
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately audit and monitor access to Netwrix Password Secure instances, ensuring that only authorized personnel have credentials with sufficient privileges. Implement strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Conduct thorough account reviews and revoke or rotate credentials for users who no longer require access. Monitor logs for unusual or unauthorized activities related to password management systems. Until an official patch is released, consider isolating the Netwrix Password Secure environment from less trusted networks and restrict administrative access to trusted IP ranges. Engage with Netwrix support or vendors for any available security advisories or interim mitigations. Additionally, implement network segmentation and least privilege principles to limit the potential impact of a compromised password management system.

Description

Authenticated Remote Code Execution in Netwrix Password Secure (CVE-2025-26817)

Impact

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability could be significant, especially for enterprises relying on Netwrix Password Secure for privileged access management and credential vaulting. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive passwords and credentials, enabling attackers to escalate privileges, move laterally within networks, and compromise critical systems. This could result in data breaches, operational disruption, and regulatory non-compliance, particularly under GDPR requirements for protecting personal and sensitive data. The requirement for authentication reduces the risk from external attackers but raises concerns about insider threats or compromised accounts. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure in Europe could face heightened risks due to the sensitive nature of credentials managed by this software.

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