CVE-2025-61156: CVE-2025-61156 · Improper Access Control
Affects CVE-2025-61156Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% 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 29 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.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubd7ead/CVE-2025-61156pkg:github/d7ead/CVE-2025-61156Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Apply patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they become available to fix the insecure IOCTL access control. 2. Until patches are released, restrict access to systems running ThreatFire System Monitor 4.7.0.53, especially limiting local user accounts that could attempt exploitation. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block suspicious IOCTL calls or unusual privilege escalation attempts. 4. Conduct regular audits of kernel driver interfaces and permissions to detect misconfigurations or unauthorized modifications. 5. Implement strict user privilege management to minimize the number of users with local access rights. 6. Monitor system logs for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected IOCTL requests or command executions. 7. Educate IT staff about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for kernel-level compromise scenarios. 8. Consider isolating or segmenting critical systems to reduce the risk of lateral movement if exploitation occurs.
Description
Incorrect access control in the kernel driver of ThreatFire System Monitor v4.7.0.53 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands via an insecure IOCTL.