CVE-2025-1293

Name: CVE-2025-1293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-20T01:15:09.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1293 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Hermes versions up to 0.4.0 improperly validated the JWT provided when using the AWS ALB authentication mode, potentially allowing for authentication bypass. This vulnerability, CVE-2025-1293, was fixed in Hermes 0.5.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Hermes versions up to 0.4.0 improperly validated the JWT provided when using the AWS ALB authentication mode, potentially allowing for authentication bypass. This vulnerability, CVE-2025-1293, was fixed in Hermes 0.5.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1390

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hashicorp	Hermes	< 0.5.0

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2025-03-hashicorp-hermes-improperly-validates-aws-alb-jwts-which-may-lead-to-authentication-bypass/73371Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1293?

How severe is CVE-2025-1293?

CVE-2025-1293 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1293?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST