CVE-2025-23173: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r448-hfqj-rxrc
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-23173 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-23173 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-23173
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r448-hfqj-rxrc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-23173

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-23173, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform provides direct web-based access to uCPE virtual machines through the Director GUI. By default, the websockify service is exposed on port 6080 and accessible from the internet. This exposure introduces significant risk, as websockify has known weaknesses that can be exploited, potentially leading to remote code execution. Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: Restrict access to TCP port 6080 if uCPE console access is not necessary. Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-23173 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23173
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security-portal.versa-networks.com/emailbulletins/68526ee0dc94d6b9f2faf71c
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000024323-release-21-2-3
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000025680-release-22-1-2
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026033-release-22-1-3
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026708-release-22-1-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23173?
CVE-2025-23173 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-23173?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-23173?
CVE-2025-23173 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-23173?
CVE-2025-23173 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-23173?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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