CVE-2025-24863 is a vulnerability identified in Intel(R) CIP software, specifically in versions before WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. The flaw stems from improper privilege management within the software operating at Ring 3, which corresponds to user-space applications. This weakness allows an adversary with low privileges but authenticated access to the system to perform an information disclosure attack. The attack vector is network-based, requiring no user interaction, and is considered low complexity, meaning it can be exploited relatively easily by a threat actor with basic skills and access. The vulnerability primarily compromises the confidentiality of the system by exposing sensitive data, but it does not affect the integrity or availability of the system or data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), privileges required are low (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impact on confidentiality (VC:H) with no impact on integrity or availability. No special internal knowledge is required to exploit this vulnerability, increasing its risk profile. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the medium severity score of 6.0 suggests that organizations should address this vulnerability promptly to prevent potential data leaks. Intel CIP software is often used in environments requiring robust data processing and security, making this vulnerability significant for protecting sensitive information.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-24863 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information processed or stored by Intel CIP software. This could include intellectual property, personal data, or operational details, depending on the deployment context. Since the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, the risk is confined to confidentiality breaches, which can still have severe consequences such as regulatory fines under GDPR, reputational damage, and loss of competitive advantage. The network-based attack vector means that exposed systems accessible from external or internal networks are at risk, increasing the attack surface. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure that rely on Intel CIP software for secure data handling are particularly vulnerable. The requirement for authenticated access limits exploitation to insiders or compromised accounts, but the low complexity and no user interaction needed make lateral movement and automated attacks feasible once initial access is gained. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as exploit development could emerge rapidly after public disclosure.

1. Immediate upgrade to Intel CIP software version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. 2. Implement strict network segmentation and access controls to limit network exposure of systems running vulnerable Intel CIP software, especially restricting access to trusted users and devices only. 3. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and monitor for unusual authentication attempts to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being used to exploit this vulnerability. 4. Deploy network intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics tuned to detect anomalous activity related to Intel CIP software. 5. Conduct regular audits of user privileges and remove unnecessary access rights to minimize the pool of authenticated users who could exploit the vulnerability. 6. Monitor vendor advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit code or attack campaigns targeting this CVE. 7. Employ data encryption at rest and in transit to reduce the impact of any potential data exposure. 8. Train security teams to recognize signs of lateral movement or data exfiltration that could be associated with exploitation attempts.