CVE-2025-2747
Published: October 20, 2025
Official Description
Kentico Xperience CMS contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow an attacker to control administrative objects.
CISA KEV Advisory
Kentico Xperience CMS Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
Kentico Xperience CMS contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow an attacker to control administrative objects.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Kentico Xperience CMS allows an attacker to bypass authentication, potentially gaining control over administrative functions. Given its high severity, an EPSS score of 0.88933, and confirmed exploitation in the wild, this flaw poses a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The nature of an authentication bypass suggests it is remotely exploitable.
Apply the latest security updates and patches for Kentico Xperience CMS. Implement multi-factor authentication and review access logs for any suspicious activity.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2747 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-2747 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-2747 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1