What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8528?

CVE-2025-8528 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.9 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-8528?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-8528. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-8528?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running Exrick xboot and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review data exposure and access controls.

Xboot CVE-2025-8528

LOW

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (CWE-312)

2025-08-04 cna@vuldb.com

Information Disclosure Xboot Exrick

2.9

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-312 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V14 - Data Protection Encrypted storage of sensitive data
Impact	CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.03%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-312. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xboot/permission/getMenuList. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage of sensitive information in a cookie. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Affected products include: Exrick Xboot. Version information: up to 3.3.4..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.9 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Attack Requirements

None

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

Low

Vulnerable system: Integrity

None

Vulnerable system: Availability

None

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

MEDIUM LOW

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

6.3 (MEDIUM) 2.9 (LOW)

PoC Detected

Aug 28, 2025 - 11:52 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 04, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xboot/permission/getMenuList. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage of sensitive information in a cookie. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Exrick xboot should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-8528, a cleartext storage vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 93% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +14

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.