CVE-2025-14988: iba Systems ibaPDA · Incorrect Permissions
Affects iba Systems ibaPDASource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2026
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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| iba SystemsibaPDA | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately audit and restrict file system permissions on all ibaPDA installations to ensure only authorized users and processes have access to critical resources.
- Implement network segmentation and strict firewall rules to isolate ibaPDA systems from untrusted networks and limit exposure to potential attackers.
- Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual access patterns or unauthorized file operations related to ibaPDA.
- Engage with iba Systems for timely updates and patches addressing CVE-2025-14988; apply them as soon as they become available.
- Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions tailored for OT environments to prevent unauthorized code execution.
- Conduct security awareness training for operational staff to recognize and report suspicious activities.
- Develop and test incident response plans specific to OT system compromises to minimize downtime and impact.
- Consider deploying intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures or heuristics targeting exploitation attempts of this vulnerability.
- Regularly back up critical configuration and operational data to enable recovery in case of compromise.
- Collaborate with industry information sharing groups to stay informed about emerging threats and mitigation strategies related to ibaPDA.
Description
A security issue has been identified in ibaPDA that could allow unauthorized actions on the file system under certain conditions. This may impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the system.