Authentication bypass in Extreme Networks IQ Engine (HiveOS)



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-27230
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IQ Engine
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Extreme Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU110201

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27230

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of authentication process in the AhBaseAction class within the web UI. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the system from a device that has previously logged into the web UI.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IQ Engine: before 10.8r2

CPE2.3 External links

https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/security-advisories-formerly/sa-2025-059-hiveos-authentication-bypass-cve-2025-27230/ba-p/118891


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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