Path Traversal in Nozomi Networks Cmc
CVE-2025-40889
A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in the Time Machine functionality due to missing validation of two input parameters. An authenticated user with limited privileges, by issuing a specifically-crafted request, can potentially alter the structure and content of files in the /data folder, and/or affect their availability.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (33.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 34th percentile — 33.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Nozomi Networks Cmc — versions 0
- Nozomi Networks Guardian — versions 0
- Nozominetworks Cmc
- Nozominetworks Guardian
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security.nozominetworks.com/NN-2025:9-01 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-40889?
- CVE-2025-40889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nozomi Networks Cmc, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2025-10-07.
- How severe is CVE-2025-40889?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-40889 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.