CVE-2025-31513VulnerabilityPublished 22 Jul 2025Updated 18 Aug 2025

CVE-2025-31513: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 4.1.14.1.5.32 : update affected systems when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

6.5Medium

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

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 29% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 4.1.14.1.5.32, 4.1.14.0.48, 4.1.14.0.43 +8

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
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: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact on 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 22 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 26 Oct 2026.

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

AI-suggested

European organizations using AlertEnterprise Guardian should immediately verify their current software build version against the vendor's patched build numbers and upgrade to a version equal to or greater than the specified builds (e.g., 4.1.12.2.1.19 or later). It is critical to apply these updates as soon as possible to eliminate the privilege escalation vector. Additionally, organizations should audit access logs and monitor for unusual API calls, particularly those involving the Request Building Access requestSubmit API and the IsAdminApprover parameter. Implement network segmentation and restrict API access to trusted internal networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. Employ strict role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts to mitigate the impact of any potential compromise. Regularly review and update security policies related to API usage and access control management. Finally, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on AlertEnterprise Guardian deployments to ensure no residual vulnerabilities remain.

Description

An issue was discovered in AlertEnterprise Guardian 4.1.14.2.2.1. One can elevate to administrator privileges via the IsAdminApprover parameter in a Request%20Building%20Access requestSubmit API call. The vendor has stated that the system is protected by updating to a version equal to or greater than one of the following build numbers: 4.1.12.2.1.19, 4.1.12.5.2.36, 4.1.13.0.60, 4.1.13.2.0.3.39, 4.1.13.2.0.3.41, 4.1.13.2.42, 4.1.13.2.25.44, 4.1.14.0.13, 4.1.14.0.43, 4.1.14.0.48, and 4.1.14.1.5.32.

Impact

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for those relying on AlertEnterprise Guardian for access control and compliance management. Unauthorized privilege escalation to administrator level can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive physical and logical security controls, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security policies, access confidential data, or manipulate access logs. This could result in data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and operational disruptions. Organizations in sectors with stringent security requirements such as finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and government are particularly at risk. The ability to exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication increases the threat surface, making it easier for attackers to compromise systems from outside the network perimeter. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for mitigation before widespread exploitation occurs, but the medium severity score indicates that the vulnerability should be addressed promptly to avoid escalation.

CWE-266Incorrect Privilege Assignment (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A06:2025: Insecure Design (opens in a new tab)
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Architecture and Design · Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Architecture and Design · Operation · Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Docker Security (opens in a new tab)
Third Party Javascript Management (opens in a new tab)
Virtual Patching (opens in a new tab)
Secure Design Principles (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V1.4.4 (opens in a new tab)
V1.4.5 (opens in a new tab)
V1.10.1 (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 19 Aug 2025, 01:14 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-266

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