What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-23256?

CVE-2025-23256 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Nvidia are affected by CVE-2025-23256?

Organizations using NVIDIA BlueField face significant risk from CVE-2025-23256, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 8.7.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-23256?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Nvidia CVE-2025-23256

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-09-04 psirt@nvidia.com

Authentication Bypass Denial Of Service Information Disclosure Nvidia

8.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.7 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:10 vuln.today

CVE Published

Sep 04, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 8.7

DescriptionCVE.org

NVIDIA BlueField contains a vulnerability in the management interface, where an attacker with local access could cause incorrect authorization to modify the configuration. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

AnalysisAI

NVIDIA BlueField contains a vulnerability in the management interface, where an attacker with local access could cause incorrect authorization to modify the configuration. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. NVIDIA BlueField contains a vulnerability in the management interface, where an attacker with local access could cause incorrect authorization to modify the configuration. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.