CVE-2025-59180
Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability
Description
Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability in the alarm system. An attacker with access to the cluster with knowledge of the hardcoded credential can read alarm and alert information.
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 the Ericsson Packet Core Controller software.
- Remove hardcoded credentials from the alarm system.
- Implement secure credential management practices.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-59180.
| 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-2025-59180', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-27T15:08:08.319671Z'} -
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': '1.38', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.38', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability in the alarm system. An attacker with access to the cluster with knowledge of the hardcoded credential can read alarm and alert information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/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 CWE CWE-798 Added Reference https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/security/psirt/security-bulletin-pcc-july-2026