CVE-2025-4636: JCT Airpointer · Improper Privilege Management
Affects JCT AirpointerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JCT Airpointer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Since no official patches are available, European organizations should immediately audit and restrict the privileges assigned to the web user running the Airpointer platform. Implement the principle of least privilege by ensuring the web user has only the minimum necessary permissions. Employ strict access controls and monitor local access to systems hosting Airpointer. Use host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to detect unusual privilege escalation attempts. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit lateral movement if the web user account is compromised. Additionally, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all local accounts and regularly review user accounts and permissions. Organizations should also prepare for rapid deployment of patches once released by JCT and consider virtual patching or compensating controls such as application whitelisting and enhanced logging to detect exploitation attempts. Conduct regular security training to raise awareness about the risks of local account compromise.
Description
Due to excessive privileges granted to the web user running the airpointer web platform, a malicious actor that gains control of the this user would be able to privilege escalate to the root user