CVE-2025-61482: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 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:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
European organizations should implement a layered approach to mitigate this vulnerability beyond generic advice. First, restrict and monitor root access on Android devices by enforcing strict mobile device management (MDM) policies that prevent rooting and detect jailbroken devices. Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying suspicious hooking or cryptographic interception behaviors. Encourage users to update to newer versions of privacyIDEA Authenticator once patches are released; meanwhile, consider alternative 2FA solutions that do not expose secrets on rooted devices. Implement hardware-backed security modules (e.g., Android Keystore with StrongBox) to protect cryptographic keys from extraction, reducing the risk even if root access is obtained. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on mobile device security posture. Educate users about the risks of rooting devices and the importance of maintaining device integrity. Finally, apply network-level controls such as conditional access policies that require device compliance checks before granting access to sensitive resources, limiting the impact of compromised endpoints.
Description
Improper handling of OTP/TOTP/HOTP values in NetKnights GmbH privacyIDEA Authenticator v.4.3.0 on Android allows local attackers with root access to bypass two factor authentication. By hooking into app crypto routines and intercepting decryption paths, attacker can recover plaintext secrets, enabling generation of valid one-time passwords, and bypassing authentication for enrolled accounts.