CVE-2025-61956 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Radiometrics VizAir

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Nov 2025 Updated 4 Nov 2025

Attackers can modify critical configurations and meteorological data without authentication, potentially misleading air traffic control and pilots.

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-2025-61956?

CVE-2025-61956 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Radiometrics VizAir, published on 4 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Radiometrics VizAir is vulnerable to a lack of authentication mechanisms for critical functions, such as admin access and API requests. Attackers can modify configurations without authentication, potentially manipulating active runway settings and misleading air traffic control (ATC) and pilots. Additionally, manipulated meteorological data could mislead forecasters and ATC, causing inaccurate flight planning.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-61956?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Radiometrics Vizair.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61956?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-61956 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-2025-61956 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-61956 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4p8r-c649-4cgv.