CVE-2025-27254: GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup · Improper Ownership Management
Affects GE Vernova EnerVista UR SetupSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Mar 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting permissions on the Windows registry keys controlling EnerVista UR Setup authentication to prevent unauthorized modification. System administrators should audit and enforce strict access control lists (ACLs) on these registry keys, ensuring only trusted administrators have write permissions. Implement endpoint protection solutions that monitor and alert on unauthorized registry changes. Network segmentation and limiting local user access to critical control systems can reduce exposure. Until an official patch is released by GE Vernova, organizations should consider disabling or isolating vulnerable instances where feasible. Regularly review user privileges and apply the principle of least privilege to all users with system access. Additionally, maintain comprehensive logging and monitoring of system and registry changes to detect potential exploitation attempts early. Engage with GE Vernova support for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Description
CWE-282 "Improper Ownership Management" in GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup allows Authentication Bypass. The software's startup authentication can be disabled by altering a Windows registry setting that any user can modify.