CVE-2025-61830 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) identified in Adobe Pass, a widely used authentication and content protection platform. The flaw exists in versions 3.7.3 and earlier, allowing attackers to bypass authorization checks and gain unauthorized read and write access to protected resources. The vulnerability arises because Adobe Pass fails to properly enforce authorization policies when handling SDK components, enabling a malicious SDK to escalate privileges improperly. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the victim installing a malicious SDK, which then leverages the flawed authorization logic to perform unauthorized operations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity by exposing sensitive data and allowing unauthorized modifications, but it does not affect system availability. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N) indicates that the attack vector is local (requiring user interaction), with low attack complexity and no privileges required. No patches were available at the time of disclosure, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. Adobe Pass is commonly integrated into digital media and broadcasting platforms for user authentication and content access control, making this vulnerability particularly relevant to organizations relying on these services. The vulnerability's exploitation could lead to unauthorized data exposure, content manipulation, and potential downstream impacts on user trust and compliance with data protection regulations.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-61830 could be significant, especially for those in media, broadcasting, and digital content sectors that utilize Adobe Pass for authentication and content protection. Unauthorized read and write access could lead to exposure of sensitive user data, intellectual property theft, and unauthorized content distribution or modification. This could damage brand reputation, lead to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR due to data breaches, and cause financial losses. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack surface but also highlights the risk of social engineering or supply chain attacks involving malicious SDKs. Organizations with large user bases or those integrating multiple third-party SDKs are at higher risk. The lack of availability impact reduces the risk of service disruption but does not mitigate the confidentiality and integrity concerns. Overall, the vulnerability could facilitate targeted attacks against European digital media platforms, potentially impacting end users and business operations.

To mitigate CVE-2025-61830, European organizations should implement strict controls on SDK installation, including whitelisting approved SDKs and restricting installation sources to trusted vendors. User education programs should emphasize the risks of installing unverified SDKs and encourage vigilance against social engineering attempts. Application sandboxing and runtime monitoring can help detect anomalous SDK behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Organizations should monitor Adobe’s security advisories closely and apply patches or updates as soon as they become available. Additionally, conducting regular security audits of third-party SDK integrations and employing code signing verification can reduce the risk of malicious SDK deployment. Network segmentation and least privilege principles should be enforced to limit the impact of any unauthorized access. Incident response plans should be updated to include scenarios involving compromised SDKs. Finally, collaboration with Adobe support and threat intelligence sharing within industry groups can enhance preparedness and response capabilities.