CVE-2025-62181
Pega Platform versions 7.1.0 through Infinity 25.1.0 are affected by a User Enumeration where during user authentication process, a difference in response time could allow a remote unauthenticated user to determine if a username is valid or not.
Description
Pega Platform versions 7.1.0 through Infinity 25.1.0 are affected by a User Enumeration. This issue occurs during user authentication process, where a difference in response time could allow a remote unauthenticated user to determine if a username is valid or not. This only applies to deprecated basic-authentication feature and other more secure authentication mechanisms are recommended. A fix is being provided in the 24.1.4, 24.2.4, and 25.1.1 patch releases. Please note: Basic credentials authentication service type is deprecated started in 24.2 version: https://docs.pega.com/bundle/platform/page/platform/release-notes/security/whats-new-security-242.html.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 10, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 12, 2025, 3:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | c91e5604-2bd1-401f-a0ec-b25342b57ef9 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable the deprecated basic-authentication feature.
- Apply security patches version 24.1.4, 24.2.4, or 25.1.1.
- Use more secure authentication mechanisms.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-62181.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.pega.com/support-doc/pega-security-advisory-j25-vulnerability-remediation-note |
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Pega Platform versions 7.1.0 through Infinity 25.1.0 are affected by a User Enumeration. This issue occurs during user authentication process, where a difference in response time could allow a remote unauthenticated user to determine if a username is valid or not. This only applies to deprecated basic-authentication feature and other more secure authentication mechanisms are recommended. A fix is being provided in the 24.1.4, 24.2.4, and 25.1.1 patch releases. Please note: Basic credentials authentication service type is deprecated started in 24.2 version: https://docs.pega.com/bundle/platform/page/platform/release-notes/security/whats-new-security-242.html. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-204 Added Reference https://support.pega.com/support-doc/pega-security-advisory-j25-vulnerability-remediation-note