CVE-2025-56231 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass update protections in Internet Download Manager due to missing SSL certificate validation, potentially compromising update integrity.

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-2025-56231?

CVE-2025-56231 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tonec Internet Download Manager 6.42.41.1 and earlier suffers from Missing SSL Certificate Validation, which allows attackers to bypass update protections.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-56231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tonec Internet Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2025-56231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-56231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-56231 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-56231 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6mv5-ch6p-7g97.

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