VulnerabilityPublished 30 Oct 2025

CVE-2025-61115: Improper Access Control

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.5High

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

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% 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:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
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: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
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: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
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 30 Oct 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

Immediate mitigation requires the app developer, ABC Liquors, Inc., to release a patched version that properly enforces password validation during authentication. Until a patch is available, organizations and users should avoid using the vulnerable app version and monitor for suspicious login activities or session anomalies. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the platform level can reduce the risk of unauthorized access even if session tokens are compromised. Organizations should also audit their user account management and session handling processes to detect and invalidate suspicious sessions promptly. Network-level controls such as anomaly detection and rate limiting on authentication endpoints can help mitigate exploitation attempts. Educating users about the risk and encouraging password changes may limit damage. For enterprises integrating with this app, segregating access and applying strict API security controls are recommended. Continuous monitoring for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability is essential. Finally, organizations should prepare incident response plans specific to account compromise scenarios stemming from this vulnerability.

Description

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Android App version v.11.27.5 and before (package name com.cta.abcfinewineandspirits), developed by ABC Liquors, Inc., contains an improper access control vulnerability in its login mechanism. The application does not properly validate user passwords during authentication, allowing attackers to bypass login checks and obtain valid session identifiers. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized account access, privacy breaches, and misuse of the platform.

Impact

For European organizations, especially those involved in retail, e-commerce, or supply chain operations linked to ABC Fine Wine & Spirits or ABC Liquors, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk. Unauthorized access to user accounts can lead to data breaches involving personal and payment information, resulting in privacy violations and potential regulatory penalties under GDPR. Fraudulent transactions or misuse of accounts could damage brand reputation and customer trust. Additionally, attackers could leverage compromised accounts to launch further attacks within the ecosystem, such as phishing or spreading malware. The impact extends beyond individual users to organizational operations, potentially disrupting service availability and increasing incident response costs. Given the app’s consumer-facing nature, the threat also affects end customers in Europe, who may suffer financial loss or identity theft. The lack of a patch means the window of exposure remains open, increasing the urgency for mitigation. Organizations relying on this app or integrating with its services must consider the risk of lateral movement and data leakage within their networks.

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

kar1oz.notion.site/ABC-Fine-Wine-Spirits-2629a473ecb2807787e2f2557e504c7d (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 30 Oct 2025, 15:56 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-284

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