CVE-2025-56231

Name: CVE-2025-56231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-05T18:15:33.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-56231 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Tonec Internet Download Manager 6.42.41.1 and earlier suffers from Missing SSL Certificate Validation, which allows attackers to bypass update protections.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tonec Internet Download Manager 6.42.41.1 and earlier suffers from Missing SSL Certificate Validation, which allows attackers to bypass update protections.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tonec	Internet Download Manager	<= 6.42.41.1

References

http://tonec.comProduct
https://www.notion.so/CVE-2025-56231-2a04e9f2a40d80b184f4d02be58d3600Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-56231?

Tonec Internet Download Manager 6.42.41.1 and earlier suffers from Missing SSL Certificate Validation, which allows attackers to bypass update protections.

How severe is CVE-2025-56231?

CVE-2025-56231 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-56231?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-56231?

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Source: NVD / NIST