CVE-2025-14988 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in iba Systems ibaPDA

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Unauthorized users can perform actions on the file system in ibaPDA, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-14988?

CVE-2025-14988 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in ibaPDA, published on 27 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security issue has been identified in ibaPDA that could allow unauthorized actions on the file system under certain conditions. This may impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the system.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14988?

How do I fix CVE-2025-14988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-14988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vq4-c9v3-2hx5.

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