Is CVE-2025-2291 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-2291 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-2291 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-2291 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-2291?

CVE-2025-2291 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-2291

CWE-324Published: April 16, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Password can be used past expiry in PgBouncer due to auth_query not taking into account Postgres its VALID UNTIL value, which allows an attacker to log in with an already expired password

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-2291 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.