CVE-2025-64091

Authenticated Remote Code Execution in the NTP-configuration

High · published January 9, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
29.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Authenticated attackers can pull off remote command execution through a sneaky NTP configuration! It’s like giving someone the keys to your data center without a security check! 🔑 Think of it as a poorly secured delivery system. Imagine a courier being able to access your entire inventory just by misdirecting the delivery instructions — if they can tweak the settings, they can send anything out the door! 📦 An attacker could execute any command they want on the device, potentially compromising the whole system or seizing sensitive data. This is no minor hiccup; it’s like handing over a master key to your entire operation! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it as a poorly secured delivery system. Imagine a courier being able to access your entire inventory just by misdirecting the delivery instructions — if they can tweak the settings, they can send anything out the door! 📦 This vulnerability stems from a flaw in the NTP configuration that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the device without sufficient safeguards.

What to do

An attacker could execute any command they want on the device, potentially compromising the whole system or seizing sensitive data. This is no minor hiccup; it’s like handing over a master key to your entire operation! 🚨 To remediate this, ensure you apply the latest firmware updates or patches that address CVE-2025-64091. Additionally, review user permissions and configurations to restrict access to only necessary authenticated users. 🛡️ You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll lock down your device and keep those unwanted guests out! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00371 · 29.9th percentile
Published
2026-01-09T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JAN 10:00Z
    Authenticated Remote Code Execution in the NTP-configuration
    cvelistv5