CVE-2025-66314CWE-269privilege-escalation

CVE-2025-66314

High · published November 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
19.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky gap in access controls lets users slip through the cracks! The ZTE ElasticNet UME R32 on Linux has a privilege management issue that could let anyone access features they shouldn't. 🔥 Think of it like a party where nobody is checking the guest list. Someone could waltz in and start using the VIP lounge without an invite, thanks to the lack of proper checks! This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access functionalities that should be restricted, potentially leading to data leaks or manipulation. An attacker could exploit this oversight to gain deeper visibility into your system, risking the integrity and confidentiality of your data. That's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a party where nobody is checking the guest list. Someone could waltz in and start using the VIP lounge without an invite, thanks to the lack of proper checks! The improper privilege management in ZTE ElasticNet UME R32 allows users to access functionalities not properly constrained by Access Control Lists (ACLs). This means that the software isn't effectively enforcing user permissions, creating a gap that could be exploited.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access functionalities that should be restricted, potentially leading to data leaks or manipulation. An attacker could exploit this oversight to gain deeper visibility into your system, risking the integrity and confidentiality of your data. That's absolutely devastating! To mitigate this issue, upgrade ZTE ElasticNet UME to version 16.23.20.05 or later immediately. It's also crucial to review and strengthen your ACL configurations to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive functionalities. Don't put this off! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00276 · 19.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2025-11-27T08:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 NOV 02:08Z
    Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE ElasticNet UME R32 on Linux allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue…
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