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, 08:30 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
1. Immediately audit and restrict file system permissions on all ibaPDA installations to ensure only authorized users and processes have access to critical resources. 2. Implement network segmentation and strict firewall rules to isolate ibaPDA systems from untrusted networks and limit exposure to potential attackers. 3. Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual access patterns or unauthorized file operations related to ibaPDA. 4. Engage with iba Systems for timely updates and patches addressing CVE-2025-14988; apply them as soon as they become available. 5. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions tailored for OT environments to prevent unauthorized code execution. 6. Conduct security awareness training for operational staff to recognize and report suspicious activities. 7. Develop and test incident response plans specific to OT system compromises to minimize downtime and impact. 8. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures or heuristics targeting exploitation attempts of this vulnerability. 9. Regularly back up critical configuration and operational data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 10. 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.