CVE-2025-9495: Viessmann Vitogate 300 · Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security
Affects Viessmann Vitogate 300Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Sep 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Viessmann Vitogate 300 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation should focus on network-level controls to restrict access to the Vitogate 300 devices. Organizations should segment these devices on isolated networks or VLANs, limiting access to trusted administrators only. Implement network access controls such as firewalls or ACLs to prevent unauthorized devices from reaching the device's web interface. Since no patches are currently available, users should monitor for official firmware updates from Viessmann and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems (IDS) capable of detecting abnormal requests or manipulation attempts targeting the device's web interface. Administrators should also audit device configurations and logs for signs of unauthorized access. Finally, educating users and administrators about the risks of client-side security enforcement and encouraging secure authentication practices can help reduce exploitation likelihood.
Description
The Vitogate 300 web interface fails to enforce proper server-side authentication and relies on frontend-based authentication controls. This allows an attacker to simply modify HTML elements in the browser’s developer tools to bypass login restrictions. By removing specific UI elements, an attacker can reveal the hidden administration menu, giving them full control over the device.