CVE-2025-48925

Name: CVE-2025-48925
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-28T17:15:24.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48925 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The TeleMessage service through 2025-05-05 relies on the client side (e.g., the TM SGNL app) to do MD5 hashing, and then accepts the hash as the authentication credential.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TeleMessage service through 2025-05-05 relies on the client side (e.g., the TM SGNL app) to do MD5 hashing, and then accepts the hash as the authentication credential.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-836

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smarsh	Telemessage	<= 2025-05-05

References

https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-signal-knock-off-app-telemessage-got-hacked-in-20-minutes/Press/Media Coverage

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48925?

The TeleMessage service through 2025-05-05 relies on the client side (e.g., the TM SGNL app) to do MD5 hashing, and then accepts the hash as the authentication credential.

How severe is CVE-2025-48925?

CVE-2025-48925 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48925?

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