Is CVE-2024-25421 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-25421 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-25421 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-25421 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-25421?

CVE-2024-25421 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-25421

CWE-250Published: March 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Ignite Realtime Openfire v.4.9.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the ROOM_CACHE component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Ignite Realtime Openfire versions 4.9.0 and earlier are vulnerable to a privilege escalation flaw within the ROOM_CACHE component. This critical issue allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access, reflected by a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Openfire to a patched version. Ensure that administrative access is restricted and monitored.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-25421 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.