CVE-2025-57789

Description

During the brief window between installation and the first administrator login, remote attackers may exploit the default credential to gain admin control. This is limited to the setup phase, before any jobs have been configured.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-257 CWE-257

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
commvault	commvault	< 11.36.60

References

Advisories & Patches

https://documentation.commvault.com/securityadvisories/CV_2025_08_4.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57789? +

During the brief window between installation and the first administrator login, remote attackers may exploit the default credential to gain admin control. This is limited to the setup phase, before any jobs have been configured. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-57789? +

CVE-2025-57789 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-57789? +

CVE-2025-57789 affects products from commvault, specifically: commvault. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-57789? +

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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