Is CVE-2025-42890 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-42890 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-42890 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-42890 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-42890?

CVE-2025-42890 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-42890

CWE-798Published: November 11, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL Anywhere Monitor (Non-GUI) baked credentials into the code,exposing the resources or functionality to unintended users and providing attackers with the possibility of arbitrary code execution.This could cause high impact on confidentiality integrity and availability of the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-42890 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.