#VU116272 Improper Authorization in ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials - CVE-2025-8679

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#VU116272 Improper Authorization in ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials - CVE-2025-8679

Published: October 1, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU116272
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-8679
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials
Software vendor:
Extreme Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks. Under certain ExtremeGuest Essentials captive-portal SSID configurations, repeated manual login attempts may allow an unauthenticated device to be marked as authenticated and obtain network access.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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