CVE-2025-27452VulnerabilityPublished 3 Jul 2025

CVE-2025-27452: Endress+Hauser MEAC300-FNADE4 · Exposure of Information Through Directory Listing

Affects Endress+Hauser MEAC300-FNADE4Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the impacted component.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Jul 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 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser MEAC300-FNADE4	Affected =0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-27452, European organizations should take the following specific actions: 1) Immediately review and harden the Apache httpd configuration on MEAC300-FNADE4 devices by disabling unnecessary modules that enable directory listing, such as mod_autoindex or similar. 2) Explicitly disable directory listing by setting 'Options -Indexes' in the Apache configuration files serving the FNADE4 web application. 3) Restrict network access to the device’s web interface by implementing firewall rules, VPNs, or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted management networks only. 4) Conduct thorough audits of the device’s web directories to ensure no sensitive files are publicly accessible. 5) Monitor network traffic and logs for unusual access patterns to the device’s webserver. 6) Engage with Endress+Hauser support for any forthcoming patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 7) Incorporate this vulnerability into vulnerability management and incident response plans to ensure timely detection and remediation. 8) Educate operational technology (OT) and IT security teams about the risks of webserver misconfigurations in industrial devices to prevent similar issues.

Description

The configuration of the Apache httpd webserver which serves the MEAC300-FNADE4 web application, is partly insecure. There are modules activated that are not required for the operation of the FNADE4 web application. The functionality of the some modules pose a risk to the webserver which enable dircetory listing.

Impact

For European organizations using the Endress+Hauser MEAC300-FNADE4, particularly in industrial automation, process measurement, or critical infrastructure sectors, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized information disclosure. Attackers could remotely access directory listings without authentication, potentially revealing sensitive configuration files, credentials, or system details that facilitate further attacks such as targeted intrusions or disruption of industrial processes. Although the vulnerability does not directly allow code execution or denial of service, the information gained could be leveraged to compromise confidentiality and aid in lateral movement within networks. Given the critical role of Endress+Hauser devices in sectors like manufacturing, utilities, and chemical processing, the exposure could lead to operational risks, regulatory compliance issues (e.g., GDPR if personal data is exposed), and reputational damage. The ease of exploitation (no privileges or user interaction required) increases the threat level, especially in environments where these devices are accessible from less trusted networks or the internet. European organizations with network segmentation and strict access controls may mitigate some risk, but those with flat networks or remote access to these devices are more vulnerable.

CWE-548Exposure of Information Through Directory Listing (opens in a new tab)
Variant weaknessOWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product inappropriately exposes a directory listing with an index of all the resources located inside of the directory.
Architecture and Design · System Configuration
Recommendations include restricting access to important directories or files by adopting a need to know requirement for both the document and server root, and turning off features such as Automatic Directory Listings that could expose private files and provide information that could be utilized by an attacker when…
OWASP Cheat Sheets
REST Assessment (opens in a new tab)
Error Handling (opens in a new tab)
Authorization (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V4.3.2 (opens in a new tab)
V8.3.4 (opens in a new tab)
V14.3.2 (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 3 Jul 2025, 11:59 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-548

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