VulnerabilityPublished 23 Dec 2025

CVE-2025-12491: Senstar Symphony · Information Exposure

Affects Senstar SymphonySource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score

7.5High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 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.

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 or the CVSS exploit maturity 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

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Senstar Symphony	Affected =8.9.4.0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Given the absence of official patches at the time of this analysis, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict network access to the Senstar Symphony management interfaces, especially the FetchStoredLicense method endpoint, using firewalls or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted hosts only. Employ strict access control lists (ACLs) and monitor network traffic for unusual or unauthorized requests targeting the affected service. Implement robust logging and alerting to detect attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Where possible, disable or restrict the FetchStoredLicense functionality until a patch is available. Organizations should engage with Senstar support to obtain timelines for patches or workarounds and apply updates promptly once released. Additionally, review and rotate any credentials that may have been exposed or stored insecurely within the system. Conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize signs of compromise related to this vulnerability. Finally, integrate this vulnerability into vulnerability management and incident response plans to ensure rapid detection and remediation.

Description

CVE-2025-12491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Senstar Symphony version 8.9.4.0 that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information without authentication. The flaw exists in the FetchStoredLicense method, which improperly exposes stored credentials. Exploitation requires no user interaction and can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially facilitating further compromise. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation and impact on confidentiality make it a significant risk. European organizations using Senstar Symphony for security management should prioritize patching or mitigating this issue. Countries with critical infrastructure and high adoption of Senstar products are at greater risk. Immediate mitigation steps include restricting network access to the affected service and monitoring for unusual access patterns.

Impact

For European organizations, the exposure of stored credentials in Senstar Symphony could have severe consequences. Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information may enable attackers to access or manipulate physical security systems, video surveillance, or other critical infrastructure components managed by Senstar Symphony. This could lead to breaches of physical security, unauthorized surveillance, or disruption of security operations. Organizations in sectors such as transportation, energy, government, and critical infrastructure that rely on Senstar products are particularly at risk. The lack of authentication and user interaction requirements lowers the barrier for exploitation, increasing the likelihood of attacks. Furthermore, the compromise of credentials could facilitate lateral movement within networks, leading to broader security incidents. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score underscores the urgency of addressing the vulnerability.

Summary

CVE-2025-12491 is a vulnerability identified in Senstar Symphony version 8.9.4.0, specifically within the FetchStoredLicense method. This method improperly exposes sensitive information, including stored credentials, to remote attackers without requiring any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-200, indicating an exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors. The flaw arises because the FetchStoredLicense implementation does not adequately protect sensitive data, allowing attackers to retrieve license information that may contain credentials or other confidential details. The CVSS v3.0 score of 7.5 reflects a high severity due to the vulnerability's network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact is primarily on confidentiality (C:H), with no direct effect on integrity or availability. Although there are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a prime target for attackers seeking to gain initial footholds or escalate privileges by leveraging disclosed credentials. Senstar Symphony is a security management platform often used in physical security and video management contexts, meaning that compromised credentials could lead to unauthorized access to security infrastructure.

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessLikelihood of exploit: HighCWE Top 25 (2025): #20OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Error Handling (opens in a new tab)
Logging (opens in a new tab)
Authorization (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V8.3.4 (opens in a new tab)
V14.3.3 (opens in a new tab)
V7.3.3 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Subverting Environment Variable Values (opens in a new tab)
ICMP Echo Request Ping (opens in a new tab)
TCP SYN Scan (opens in a new tab)
Enumerate Mail Exchange (MX) Records (opens in a new tab)
DNS Zone Transfers (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1060/ (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 31 Dec 2025, 00:24 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-200

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