CVE-2025-11906
Privilege escalation via writable configuration files in Progress Flowmon
Description
A vulnerability exists in Progress Flowmon versions prior 12.5.6 where certain system configuration files have incorrect file permissions, allowing a user with access to the default flowmon system user account used for SSH access to potentially escalate privileges to root during service initialization.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2025, 3:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | f9fea0b6-671e-4eea-8fde-31911902ae05 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Progress Flowmon to version 12.5.6 or later.
- Verify and correct file permissions on configuration files.
- Ensure default user has minimal necessary privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-11906.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.progress.com/s/article/Progress-Flowmon-CVE-2025-11906 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability exists in Progress Flowmon versions prior 12.5.6 where certain system configuration files have incorrect file permissions, allowing a user with access to the default flowmon system user account used for SSH access to potentially escalate privileges to root during service initialization. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://community.progress.com/s/article/Progress-Flowmon-CVE-2025-11906