Is CVE-2025-8077 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-8077 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-8077 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-8077 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8077?

CVE-2025-8077 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-8077

CWE-1393Published: September 17, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability exists in NeuVector versions up to and including 5.4.5, where a fixed string is used as the default password for the built-in `admin` account. If this password is not changed immediately after deployment, any workload with network access within the cluster could use the default credentials to obtain an authentication token. This token can then be used to perform any operation via NeuVector APIs.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-8077 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.