VulnerabilityPublished 7 Aug 2025

CVE-2025-54397: Netwrix Directory Manager · Improper Access Control

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium · fixed in 11.1.25162.02 : update affected systems when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

4.3Medium

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

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 11.1.25162.02

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
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: Low: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide basic user capabilities that could normally affect only settings and files owned by a user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges may have the ability to cause an impact only to non-sensitive resources.
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: None: There is no loss of integrity within 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 7 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 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 or the CVSS exploit maturity 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 should prioritize upgrading Netwrix Directory Manager to version 11.1.25162.02 or later as soon as the patch is available to eliminate the vulnerability. Until then, organizations should implement strict access controls and monitor authenticated user activities closely to detect any unusual access patterns or data requests that could indicate exploitation attempts. Employing the principle of least privilege is critical—users should only have access to the minimum necessary information and functions. Regular audits of user permissions and group memberships can help identify and remediate excessive privileges. Network segmentation and monitoring can limit lateral movement if an attacker exploits this vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should ensure that logging and alerting mechanisms are enabled and reviewed to detect potential misuse of sensitive information. Training and awareness programs for privileged users can reduce the risk of insider threats. Finally, organizations should stay informed about updates from Netwrix and security advisories to apply patches promptly once released.

Description

Netwrix Directory Manager (formerly Imanami GroupID) 11.0.0.0 before 11.1.25162.02 inserts Sensitive Information Into Sent Data to authenticated users.

Impact

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-54397 could be significant, especially for those relying on Netwrix Directory Manager for identity and access management (IAM). The exposure of sensitive identity information to authenticated users could facilitate unauthorized access to critical systems, data breaches, and compliance violations under regulations such as GDPR. Since identity data is foundational to controlling access across enterprise resources, any leakage can enable attackers or malicious insiders to escalate privileges or move laterally within networks, increasing the risk of widespread compromise. Organizations in sectors with strict regulatory requirements (e.g., finance, healthcare, government) could face legal and reputational damage if sensitive personal or organizational data is exposed. The vulnerability's requirement for authentication reduces the risk from external unauthenticated attackers but raises concerns about insider threats or compromised accounts. Additionally, the absence of known exploits currently limits immediate risk but does not preclude future exploitation once details become public or tools are developed.

CWE-284Improper Access Control (opens in a new tab)
Pillar weaknessCWE Top 25 (2025): #19OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
Architecture and Design · Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
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)
Authorization (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)
Attack patterns
Embedding Scripts within Scripts (opens in a new tab)
Modification of Windows Service Configuration (opens in a new tab)
Malicious Root Certificate (opens in a new tab)
Intent Spoof (opens in a new tab)
WebView Exposure (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

community.netwrix.com/t/adv-2025-015-critical-vulnerabilities-in-netwrix-directory-manager-formerly-imanami-groupid-v11/17192 (opens in a new tab)

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What to do

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 7 Aug 2025, 17:04 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-284

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