CVE-2025-55050CWE-1242

CWE-1242: Inclusion of Undocumented Features

Critical · published September 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
26.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 This vulnerability is like a surprise secret menu at your favorite restaurant that nobody knows about, but anyone with the right info can order anything! Imagine a restaurant where the staff is told about a hidden menu item that lets you bypass the regular choices, but only a few people know it exists. Those who do can take advantage of it without anyone checking, leading to potential chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access undocumented features of the system, potentially allowing unauthorized actions or access. This could result in data leakage, system compromise, or even full control of the affected system, leaving your organization vulnerable to devastating consequences.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the staff is told about a hidden menu item that lets you bypass the regular choices, but only a few people know it exists. Those who do can take advantage of it without anyone checking, leading to potential chaos in the kitchen! This CVE relates to the inclusion of undocumented features in the software, which can be leveraged by attackers to execute unauthorized actions without detection. The exploitability of this flaw is exacerbated by the lack of documentation, making it harder to patch.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access undocumented features of the system, potentially allowing unauthorized actions or access. This could result in data leakage, system compromise, or even full control of the affected system, leaving your organization vulnerable to devastating consequences. Immediately review and audit your codebase for undocumented features. Consider disabling or restricting access to features that are not thoroughly documented and ensure that security reviews are in place for any new code. Update any security policies to account for these undocumented capabilities. You've got this! By tackling this vulnerability, you're one step closer to becoming a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00342 · 26.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1242 · Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits
Published
2025-09-09T18:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 18:56Z
    CWE-1242: Inclusion of Undocumented Features
    cvelistv5