CVE-2025-43515CWE-284broken-access-control

CVE-2025-43515

High · published November 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
20.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unauthenticated user on the same network could execute arbitrary code on your Compressor server — yikes! 🔥 This is like a sneaky delivery person who can just waltz into your home and take control of your smart devices because your front door was left unlocked. If the default setting allowed for guests without a proper check-in process, it’s an open invitation to chaos! If exploited, an attacker could run any code they desire, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete system takeover. This scenario could spell disaster for your network, as they could compromise sensitive information or disrupt critical operations.

Put simply

This is like a sneaky delivery person who can just waltz into your home and take control of your smart devices because your front door was left unlocked. If the default setting allowed for guests without a proper check-in process, it’s an open invitation to chaos! CVE-2025-43515 allows an unauthenticated user on the same local network to execute arbitrary code due to default settings permitting external connections. The vulnerability was addressed by changing the default to refuse such connections.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run any code they desire, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete system takeover. This scenario could spell disaster for your network, as they could compromise sensitive information or disrupt critical operations. To protect your system, update to Compressor version 4.11.1 immediately. Ensure that your firewall settings restrict access to only trusted networks and users. Regularly audit your network for unauthorized devices or connections. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be enhancing your security and keeping your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00291 · 20.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2025-11-14T00:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
apple/compressor< 4.11.14.11.1
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 NOV 19:03Z
    The issue was addressed by refusing external connections by default
    cvelistv5