MEDIUM
CVE-2025-12455
CWE-204Published: March 13, 2026· Updated: Mar 16, 2026
5.1
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.6th
Official Description
Observable response discrepancy vulnerability in OpenText™ Vertica allows Password Brute Forcing.
The vulnerability could lead to Password Brute Forcing in Vertica management console application.This issue affects Vertica: from 10.0 through 10.X, from 11.0 through 11.X, from 12.0 through 12.X.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12455 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (A) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionA
ScopeN
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/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:N/AU:Y/R:U/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-12455
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-204
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMar 13, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-204)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-12455 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.