CVE-2025-35052
Newforma Info Exchange (NIX) shared hard-coded secret key
Description
Newforma Info Exchange (NIX) uses a hard-coded key to encrypt certain query parameters. Some encrypted parameter values can specify paths to download files, potentially bypassing authentication and authorization, for example, the 'qs' parameter used in '/DownloadWeb/download.aspx'. This key is shared across NIX installations. NIX 2023.3 and 2024.1 limit the use of hard-coded keys.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2025, 7:37 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-35052
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Update Newforma Info Exchange to NIX 2023.3 or later.
- Update Newforma Info Exchange to NIX 2024.1 or later.
- Apply available security patches or updates from the vendor.
- Remove or rotate hard-coded encryption keys.
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-2025-35052.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/va-25-282-01.json | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-35052 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Oct. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Newforma Info Exchange (NIX) uses a hard-coded key to encrypt certain query parameters. Some encrypted parameter values can specify paths to download files, potentially bypassing authentication and authorization, for example, the 'qs' parameter used in '/DownloadWeb/download.aspx'. This key is shared across NIX installations. NIX 2023.3 and 2024.1 limit the use of hard-coded keys. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-321 Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/va-25-282-01.json Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-35052