CVE-2025-61482 Auth bypass in n/a
Local attackers with root access can bypass two-factor authentication in privacyIDEA Authenticator by recovering plaintext secrets from app crypto routines.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-61482?
CVE-2025-61482 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper handling of OTP/TOTP/HOTP values in NetKnights GmbH privacyIDEA Authenticator v.4.3.0 on Android allows local attackers with root access to bypass two factor authentication. By hooking into app crypto routines and intercepting decryption paths, attacker can recover plaintext secrets, enabling generation of valid one-time passwords, and bypassing authentication for enrolled accounts.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-61482?
How do I fix CVE-2025-61482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-61482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2025-61482 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-61482 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj69-qp3g-r76j.