Which versions of Symantec Pgp Encryption are affected by CVE-2025-8660?

CVE-2025-8660 presents moderate security risk, a improper privilege management vulnerability rated CVSS 5.6. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-8660?

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

Symantec Pgp Encryption CVE-2025-8660

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8660?

CVE-2025-8660 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

MEDIUM

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2025-08-11 secure@symantec.com

Privilege Escalation Symantec Pgp Encryption

5.6

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.6 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 11, 2025 - 08:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.6

DescriptionCVE.org

Privilege escalation occurs when a user gets access to more resources or functionality than they are normally allowed.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation occurs when a user gets access to more resources or functionality than they are normally allowed. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Privilege escalation occurs when a user gets access to more resources or functionality than they are normally allowed. Affected products include: Broadcom Symantec Pgp Encryption.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.