CVE-2025-27258: Ericsson Network Manager(ENM) · Improper Access Control
Affects Ericsson Network Manager(ENM)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ericsson Ericsson Network Manager(ENM) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
The primary mitigation is to upgrade Ericsson Network Manager to version 25.1 GA or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. Until patching is possible, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to isolate ENM systems from untrusted or less secure network segments, limiting access to only authorized personnel and systems. Employing robust access control policies and monitoring network traffic to and from ENM can help detect anomalous activities indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, reviewing and tightening user privilege assignments within ENM can reduce the attack surface. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for ENM access, even if not directly mitigating this vulnerability, enhances overall security posture. Regularly auditing ENM logs and integrating them into a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system can facilitate early detection of suspicious privilege escalation attempts. Finally, educating network administrators about this vulnerability and ensuring incident response plans include scenarios involving ENM compromise will improve preparedness.
Description
Ericsson Network Manager (ENM) versions prior to ENM 25.1 GA contain a vulnerability, if exploited, can result in an escalation of privilege.