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CVE-2025-40676

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in Negotiator v3.15.2 from Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources - European Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC).

Published Oct 7, 2025CWE-639EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2025-40676 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 7, 2025.

Technical description

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in Negotiator v3.15.2 from Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources - European Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC). This vulnerability allows an attacker to access or modify unauthorised resources by manipulating requests that use the 'userID' parameter in '/api/v3/users/<userID>', which may result in the exposure or alteration of sensitive data

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40676?

CVE-2025-40676 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 7, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-40676?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40676?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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