CVE-2025-5095 Burk Technology ARC Solo Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Attackers can change passwords and take over Burk Technology ARC Solo devices by sending unauthenticated HTTP requests to the password change endpoint.
- 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-2025-5095?
CVE-2025-5095 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Burk Technology ARC Solo, published on 8 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Burk Technology ARC Solo's password change mechanism can be utilized without proper authentication procedures, allowing an attacker to take over the device. A password change request can be sent directly to the device's HTTP endpoint without providing valid credentials. The system does not enforce proper authentication or session validation, allowing the password change to proceed without verifying the request's legitimacy.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5095?
How do I fix CVE-2025-5095?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5095 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-2025-5095 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-5095 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2pq-885w-7238.