CVE-2025-23256: Auth Bypass (CVSS 8.7)

Description

NVIDIA BlueField contains a vulnerability in the management interface, where an attacker with local access could cause incorrect authorization to modify the configuration. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

References

Other References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23256 https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5655 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-23256

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23256? +

NVIDIA BlueField contains a vulnerability in the management interface, where an attacker with local access could cause incorrect authorization to modify the configuration. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-23256? +

CVE-2025-23256 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-23256? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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