CVE-2025-48862

HIGH
Published Aug 14, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-311 CWE-1104

Description

Ambiguous wording in the web interface of the ctrlX OS setup mechanism could lead the user to believe that the backup file is encrypted when a password is set. However, only the private key - if available in the backup - is encrypted, while the backup file itself remains unencrypted.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-311 CWE-311
CWE-1104 CWE-1104

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48862? +
Ambiguous wording in the web interface of the ctrlX OS setup mechanism could lead the user to believe that the backup file is encrypted when a password is set. However, only the private key - if available in the backup - is encrypted, while the backup file itself remains unencrypted. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-48862? +
CVE-2025-48862 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-48862? +
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