CVE-2025-5095: Burk Technology ARC Solo · Missing Authentication
Affects Burk Technology ARC SoloSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Burk Technology ARC Solo | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation steps include isolating ARC Solo devices from untrusted networks and restricting access to the device's HTTP management interface using network segmentation and firewall rules. Organizations should implement strict access controls, allowing only trusted management stations to communicate with the device. Monitoring network traffic for unusual password change requests or unauthorized access attempts is critical. Since no official patches are available, consider deploying compensating controls such as VPN access for management traffic and multi-factor authentication at the network perimeter. Regularly audit device configurations and logs for signs of unauthorized changes. Engage with Burk Technology support channels to obtain updates on patch availability and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, organizations should prepare incident response plans specific to ARC Solo compromise scenarios to minimize impact if exploitation occurs.
Description
Burk Technology ARC Solo's password change mechanism can be utilized without proper authentication procedures, allowing an attacker to take over the device. A password change request can be sent directly to the device's HTTP endpoint without providing valid credentials. The system does not enforce proper authentication or session validation, allowing the password change to proceed without verifying the request's legitimacy.