CVE-2025-71260
8.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-71260 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bmc footprints. It was published on March 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the ASP.NET servlet's VIEWSTATE handling that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can supply crafted serialized objects to the VIEWSTATE parameter to achieve remote code execution and fully compromise the application. The following hotfixes remediate the vulnerability: 20.20.02, 20.20.03.002, 20.21.01.001, 20.21.02.002, 20.22.01, 20.22.01.001, 20.23.01, 20.23.01.002, and 20.24.01.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bmc. Update footprints 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| bmc | footprints | 20.20.02 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-71260?
CVE-2025-71260 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bmc footprints. It was published on March 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-71260?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-71260?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bmc. Update footprints 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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