Is CVE-2025-59827 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-59827 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-59827 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-59827 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59827?

CVE-2025-59827 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-59827

CWE-862Published: September 24, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. In version 2.1.0, the /api/admin/assign-badge endpoint lacks proper access control, allowing any authenticated user to assign high-privilege badges (e.g., Staff) to themselves. This could lead to privilege escalation and impersonation of administrative roles. This issue has been patched in version 2.2.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-59827 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.