CVE-2025-40885: Nozomi Networks Guardian · SQL Injection
Affects Nozomi Networks GuardianSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.0 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nozomi Networks Guardian | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately verify the version of Nozomi Networks Guardian in use and consult the vendor for official patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-40885.
- If patches are not yet available, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters related to Smart Polling functionality, ideally using parameterized queries or prepared statements.
- Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary, ensuring that accounts used by the web application cannot perform arbitrary SELECT queries beyond their intended scope.
- Monitor database query logs and application logs for unusual or unexpected SELECT statements that could indicate exploitation attempts.
- Enforce strong authentication and access controls to limit the number of users with access to the vulnerable functionality, and regularly review user privileges.
- Employ network segmentation and isolate OT monitoring systems from general IT networks to reduce exposure.
- Conduct security awareness training for administrators and users to recognize and report suspicious activity.
- Prepare incident response plans specific to OT environments to quickly address potential breaches involving this vulnerability.
Description
A SQL Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Smart Polling functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with limited privileges can execute arbitrary SELECT SQL statements on the DBMS used by the web application, potentially exposing unauthorized data.