CVE-2025-54863: Radiometrics VizAir · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affects Radiometrics VizAirSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
GitHubcisagov/VizAirpkg:github/cisagov/VizAirOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-54863, European organizations should immediately audit access controls on all Radiometrics VizAir configuration files to ensure that REST API keys are not publicly accessible or exposed to unauthorized users. Implement strict file system permissions and consider encrypting sensitive configuration data at rest. Rotate all exposed API keys and enforce strong key management policies, including regular key rotation and revocation procedures. Network segmentation should be applied to isolate VizAir systems from general IT networks and the internet, limiting access to trusted management hosts only. Employ intrusion detection and anomaly monitoring to detect unusual API usage patterns or sudden surges in alert generation that could indicate exploitation attempts. Coordinate with Radiometrics for any available patches or updates and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, implement multi-factor authentication and IP whitelisting for REST API access where possible. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on configuration management and API security to proactively identify and remediate weaknesses.
Description
Radiometrics VizAir is vulnerable to exposure of the system's REST API key through a publicly accessible configuration file. This allows attackers to remotely alter weather data and configurations, automate attacks against multiple instances, and extract sensitive meteorological data, which could potentially compromise airport operations. Additionally, attackers could flood the system with false alerts, leading to a denial-of-service condition and significant disruption to airport operations. Unauthorized remote control over aviation weather monitoring and data manipulation could result in incorrect flight planning and hazardous takeoff and landing conditions.