CVE-2025-0217: privileged remote Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) versions prior to 25.1 are vulnerable to a local authentication bypass. A local authenticated attacker can view the connection details of a ShellJump session that was initiated with external tools, allowing unauthorized access to connected sessions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
beyondtrust	privileged_remote_access	< 25.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt25-03

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0217? +

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) versions prior to 25.1 are vulnerable to a local authentication bypass. A local authenticated attacker can view the connection details of a ShellJump session that was initiated with external tools, allowing unauthorized access to connected sessions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-0217? +

CVE-2025-0217 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0217? +

CVE-2025-0217 affects products from beyondtrust, specifically: privileged_remote_access. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-0217? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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