Is CVE-2025-14518 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-14518 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-14518 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-14518 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-14518?

CVE-2025-14518 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-14518

CWE-918Published: December 11, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was identified in PowerJob up to 5.1.2. This vulnerability affects the function checkConnectivity of the file src/main/java/tech/powerjob/common/utils/net/PingPongUtils.java of the component Network Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument targetIp/targetPort leads to server-side request forgery. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in PowerJob, allowing remote attackers to manipulate network requests. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the critical risk of unauthorized server-side actions.

The exploit is publicly available, but it is not in CISA's KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of PowerJob beyond 5.1.2. Implement network egress filtering to restrict unauthorized outbound connections.

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-2025-14518 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.