CVE-2025-52435
7.5 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-52435 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache nimble. It was published on January 10, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
J2EE Misconfiguration: Data Transmission Without Encryption vulnerability in Apache NimBLE.
Improper handling of Pause Encryption procedure on Link Layer results in a previously encrypted connection being left in un-encrypted state allowing an eavesdropper to observe the remainder of the exchange.
This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through <= 1.8.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9.0, which fixes the issue.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update nimble to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache | nimble | >= 0, < 1.9.0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-52435?
CVE-2025-52435 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache nimble. It was published on January 10, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-52435?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-52435?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update nimble to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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