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CVE-2025-5095

9.8 · CRITICAL

Burk Technology ARC Solo's password change mechanism can be utilized without proper authentication procedures, allowing an attacker to take over the device.

Published Aug 8, 2025CWE-306EPSS 0.96%

Overview

CVE-2025-5095 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 8, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Burk Technology ARC Solo's password change mechanism can be utilized without proper

authentication procedures, allowing an attacker to take over the device.

A password change request can be sent directly to the device's HTTP

endpoint without providing valid credentials. The system does not

enforce proper authentication or session validation, allowing the

password change to proceed without verifying the request's legitimacy.

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-2025-5095?

CVE-2025-5095 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 8, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-5095?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-5095?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-5095?

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