CVE-2025-4433: Devolutions Server · Improper Access Control
Affects Devolutions ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Devolutions Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-4433, European organizations should immediately review and restrict the assignment of "User Management" and "User Group Management" permissions to only the most trusted and necessary personnel. Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) to minimize the number of users with overlapping permissions that enable exploitation. Monitor and audit all changes to user groups and permissions in real-time to detect unauthorized privilege escalations promptly. Deploy network segmentation and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of initial access by attackers. Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available; if patches are not yet released, consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling user group management features for non-administrators or isolating the Devolutions Server from less trusted networks. Conduct regular security awareness training to ensure administrators understand the risks of privilege misuse. Finally, integrate Devolutions Server logs with centralized security information and event management (SIEM) systems to enhance detection capabilities.
Description
CVE-2025-4433 is a high-severity improper access control vulnerability in Devolutions Server versions 2025.1.7.0 and earlier. It allows a non-administrative user who has both "User Management" and "User Group Management" permissions to escalate privileges by adding users to administrative groups. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. This flaw compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability by enabling unauthorized administrative access. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using Devolutions Server should prioritize patching or applying compensating controls to prevent privilege escalation attacks. Countries with significant adoption of Devolutions Server and critical infrastructure relying on it are at higher risk.