CVE-2025-13905
Apache Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability exists that could cause privilege escalation through the reverse shell when one or more executable service binaries are modified in the installation folder by a local user with normal privilege upon service restart.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 29, 2026, 4:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 076d1eb6-cfab-4401-b34d-6dfc2a413bdb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Ensure executables have appropriate restricted permissions.
- Review and enforce least privilege principles.
- Restart affected services to apply changes.
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-2025-13905.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-013-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-013-02.pdf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-13905 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-13905
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability exists that could cause privilege escalation through the reverse shell when one or more executable service binaries are modified in the installation folder by a local user with normal privilege upon service restart. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-276 Added Reference https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-013-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-013-02.pdf