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CVE-2025-66433: wisc HTCondor · Incorrect Authorization

Affects wisc HTCondorSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.2 Medium · fixed in 25.3.1 : update wisc HTCondor when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
4.2Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 25.3.1, 25.0.3, 24.12.14
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Nov 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade wisc HTCondor to 25.3.1, 25.0.3 or 24.12.14.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
wisc HTCondorAffected
  • =24.7.3
  • =25.0.0
  • =25.1.0
  • <24.12.14
  • >=24.7.3 <24.12.14
  • <25.0.3
  • <25.3.1
Fixed in
  • 24.12.14
  • 25.0.3
  • 25.3.1

AI-suggested

European organizations using HTCondor should immediately verify their deployed versions and upgrade to at least 24.12.14, 25.0.3, or 25.3.1 where the vulnerability is fixed. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict access to HTCondor Access Point to trusted users only and enforce strict authentication and authorization policies. Implement monitoring and logging of batch job submissions to detect anomalous impersonation attempts. Consider isolating compute nodes or using containerization to limit the impact of potential impersonation. Regularly audit user permissions and review job submission policies to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Additionally, coordinate with institutional IT security teams to integrate HTCondor security posture into broader identity and access management frameworks. Finally, stay informed about any emerging exploit reports or updates from the vendor.

Description

HTCondor Access Point before 25.3.1 allows an authenticated user to impersonate other users on the local machine by submitting a batch job. This is fixed in 24.12.14, 25.0.3, and 25.3.1. The earliest affected version is 24.7.3.

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