CVE-2025-40842

Name: CVE-2025-40842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-25T14:16:30.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-40842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855 versions prior to 2025.Q3 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability which, if exploited, can lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of certain information.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855 versions prior to 2025.Q3 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability which, if exploited, can lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of certain information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ericsson	Indoor Connect 8855 Firmware	< 2025.q3

References

https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/security/psirt/CVE-2025-40842Vendor Advisory
https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/security/psirt/security-bulletin-indoorconnect-march-2026Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40842?

How severe is CVE-2025-40842?

CVE-2025-40842 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40842?

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