CVE-2025-10451: Insyde Software InsydeH2O · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Insyde Software InsydeH2OSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Dec 2025
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately inventory their hardware to identify systems running HP devices with InsydeH2O BIOS versions prior to 20C1. Until a patch is released, strict access control policies must be enforced to limit local administrative privileges and prevent unauthorized physical or remote access to affected systems. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring for suspicious activities indicative of firmware tampering or privilege escalation. Implement hardware-based security features such as Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and BIOS write protections to reduce the risk of firmware modification. Regularly audit and monitor system logs for anomalies related to SMM or BIOS behavior. Engage with HP and Insyde Software for timely updates and apply firmware patches as soon as they become available. Additionally, consider network segmentation to isolate critical systems and reduce the risk of lateral movement by attackers who gain local access.
Description
Unchecked output buffer may allowed arbitrary code execution in SMM and potentially result in SMM memory corruption.