CVE-2025-27707 is a vulnerability identified in the Edge Orchestrator software used on the Intel® Tiber™ Edge Platform, affecting versions prior to 24.11.1. The vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor, which can be leveraged by an authenticated user with adjacent network access to potentially trigger a denial of service (DoS) condition. The term 'adjacent access' implies that the attacker must have network proximity, such as being on the same local network segment or VLAN, to exploit this flaw. The vulnerability requires low privileges (authenticated user with limited privileges) but does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 2.1, indicating a low severity primarily due to the high attack complexity, limited scope, and the requirement for authentication and adjacent network access. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability in a broad sense but may cause service disruption (availability impact) on the affected Edge Orchestrator software. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links are currently provided in the data. The Edge Orchestrator software is a critical component in managing edge computing resources, orchestrating workloads, and ensuring efficient operation of distributed edge devices, making availability important for operational continuity.

For European organizations deploying Intel® Tiber™ Edge Platform with the affected Edge Orchestrator software, this vulnerability could lead to localized denial of service conditions that disrupt edge computing operations. Edge computing is increasingly used in industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, smart cities, and critical infrastructure, all of which are prevalent in Europe. A DoS in the orchestrator could interrupt data processing, device management, and real-time analytics at the edge, potentially degrading service quality or causing operational delays. However, the requirement for authenticated access and adjacent network proximity limits the risk to internal threat actors or compromised devices within the local network. The low CVSS score suggests limited impact, but organizations relying heavily on edge orchestration for time-sensitive or safety-critical applications may experience operational challenges. The exposure of sensitive information, while not detailed, could also raise concerns about information leakage within the local network environment, potentially aiding further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities.

1. Upgrade the Edge Orchestrator software to version 24.11.1 or later as soon as it becomes available to address this vulnerability. 2. Restrict network access to the Edge Orchestrator management interfaces strictly to trusted and authenticated users, employing network segmentation and VLAN isolation to limit adjacent network exposure. 3. Implement strong authentication mechanisms and monitor for unusual authentication attempts or lateral movement within the local network. 4. Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect anomalous traffic patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Regularly audit and harden edge platform configurations to minimize the attack surface, including disabling unnecessary services and ports. 6. Establish incident response plans specific to edge computing environments to quickly identify and mitigate potential DoS events. 7. Monitor vendor communications for official patches or advisories and apply them promptly upon release.