CVE-2025-61692: KEYENCE VT STUDIO · Use after free
Affects KEYENCE VT STUDIOSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 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:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| KEYENCE CORPORATION VT STUDIO | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should take the following specific actions: 1) Immediately identify and inventory all instances of VT STUDIO in use, focusing on versions 8.53 and earlier. 3) Implement strict file handling policies, restricting the opening of files from untrusted or unknown sources within VT STUDIO environments. 4) Enhance user training to recognize and avoid social engineering attempts that could deliver malicious files. 5) Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block suspicious activities related to VT STUDIO processes. 6) Isolate VT STUDIO workstations from broader enterprise networks where possible, using network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 7) Regularly back up configuration and project files managed by VT STUDIO to enable recovery in case of an incident. 8) Monitor logs and alerts for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific context of industrial automation software and the attack vector involving crafted files and user interaction.
Description
VT STUDIO versions 8.53 and prior contain a use after free vulnerability. If the product uses a specially crafted file, arbitrary code may be executed on the affected product.