CVE-2025-64246 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the Accessibility by AudioEye product developed by netopsae, affecting versions up to and including 1.0.49. This vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which allow an attacker with limited privileges (PR:L) to bypass authorization checks and access functionality or data that should be restricted. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N), which increases its risk profile. However, the attack complexity is low (AC:L), meaning an attacker with some level of access can exploit it without significant difficulty. The impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L) with no impact on integrity or availability, indicating that sensitive information could be exposed but system operations and data integrity remain intact. The vulnerability does not require privilege escalation beyond the initial limited privileges, nor does it require user interaction, making it a straightforward access control bypass issue. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet, suggesting that mitigation relies on vendor updates and configuration reviews. The product Accessibility by AudioEye is used to enhance web accessibility, often integrated into websites to support compliance with accessibility standards, which means it is deployed in environments where accessibility is a priority, including government and public sector websites.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive accessibility-related data or functionality within the Accessibility by AudioEye product. While the confidentiality impact is limited, exposure of sensitive user data or configuration details could lead to privacy concerns or compliance violations, especially under GDPR and accessibility regulations such as the EU Web Accessibility Directive. Organizations in sectors with stringent accessibility requirements—such as government agencies, educational institutions, and public service providers—may face reputational damage or legal consequences if exploited. The lack of impact on integrity and availability reduces the risk of operational disruption, but unauthorized access could still undermine trust in accessibility services. Since the vulnerability requires some level of privilege, internal threat actors or compromised accounts pose a higher risk. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently lowers immediate threat levels but does not eliminate future risks once exploit code becomes available.

European organizations should proactively audit and tighten access control configurations within the Accessibility by AudioEye deployment, ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive functions and data. Network segmentation and strict role-based access control (RBAC) policies should be enforced to limit exposure. Monitoring and logging access attempts to the accessibility tool can help detect suspicious activity early. Organizations should stay alert for vendor patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released. In the interim, consider disabling or restricting features that expose sensitive data or functionality if feasible. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on access control mechanisms within accessibility tools. Additionally, educate administrators and users about the risks of privilege misuse and enforce strong authentication measures to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.