CVE-2025-59178
Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere Vulnerability
Description
Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.39 contain an Exposure of Sensitive System Information vulnerability in Configuration Management allowing an attacker to enumerate other users on the system.
INFO
Published Date :
July 27, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 27, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
85b1779b-6ecd-4f52-bcc5-73eac4659dcf
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 85b1779b-6ecd-4f52-bcc5-73eac4659dcf | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 85b1779b-6ecd-4f52-bcc5-73eac4659dcf |
Solution
- Update Ericsson Packet Core Controller to version 1.39 or later.
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-2025-59178.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/security/psirt/security-bulletin-pcc-july-2026 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-59178', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-27T15:05:49.022844Z'} -
New CVE Received by 85b1779b-6ecd-4f52-bcc5-73eac4659dcf
Jul. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Ericsson', 'product': 'Packet Core Controller (PCC)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'changes': [{'at': '1.39', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.39', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.39 contain an Exposure of Sensitive System Information vulnerability in Configuration Management allowing an attacker to enumerate other users on the system. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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 CWE CWE-497 Added Reference https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/security/psirt/security-bulletin-pcc-july-2026