CVE-2025-32985
CWE-798Published: April 25, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE before 6.4.0 b2350 has Hardcoded Credentials that can be obtained from JAR files.
Risk Analysis
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE contains hardcoded credentials within its JAR files, which could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, making it a high-priority issue for administrators. The flaw allows for full system compromise.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to nGeniusONE version 6.4.0 b2350 or later. Immediately rotate any credentials that may have been exposed through the JAR files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-32985 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-32985 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts