CVE-2025-49602

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2025-49602 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Keyfactor EJBCA 9. When an administrator is removed from its administrator role while having a valid TLS session, EJBCA may, in certain circumstances, cache authentication for longer than the configured maximum time (default: 30 seconds), which results in the former administrator retaining access that they should no longer have.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Keyfactor EJBCA 9. When an administrator is removed from its administrator role while having a valid TLS session, EJBCA may, in certain circumstances, cache authentication for longer than the configured maximum time (default: 30 seconds), which results in the former administrator retaining access that they should no longer have.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

37.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
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References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49602?
An issue was discovered in Keyfactor EJBCA 9. When an administrator is removed from its administrator role while having a valid TLS session, EJBCA may, in certain circumstances, cache authentication for longer than the configured maximum time (default: 30 seconds), which results in the former administrator retaining access that they should no longer have.
How severe is CVE-2025-49602?
CVE-2025-49602 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49602?
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