CVE-2025-6513: Bizerba SE & Co. KG BRAIN2 · Password in Configuration File
Affects Bizerba SE & Co. KG BRAIN2Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jun 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bizerba SE & Co. KG BRAIN2 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Restrict file system permissions: Immediately review and tighten NTFS permissions on the BRAIN2 configuration files to ensure only highly trusted administrative accounts have read access. Remove access for standard users wherever possible. 2. Implement application-level encryption: Advocate for or implement stronger encryption mechanisms for stored credentials that are not easily reversible by local users, such as using Windows Data Protection API (DPAPI) or hardware security modules (HSMs). 3. Network segmentation: Isolate systems running BRAIN2 and its database backend from general user workstations to limit local access vectors. 4. Monitor and audit access: Deploy file integrity monitoring and audit logs on configuration files and database access to detect unauthorized access attempts promptly. 5. Use endpoint protection: Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious activities indicative of credential extraction or lateral movement. 6. Vendor engagement: Engage with Bizerba for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them as soon as they become available. 7. Credential rotation: Rotate database credentials regularly and immediately after any suspected compromise. 8. Least privilege principle: Ensure database accounts used by BRAIN2 have the minimum necessary privileges to limit potential damage if credentials are compromised. 9. User training: Educate users about the risks of local credential exposure and enforce policies to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive files.
Description
Standard Windows users can access the configuration file for database access of the BRAIN2 application and decrypt it.