How serious is CVE-2025-12454?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2025-12454?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2025-12454 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-12454?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12454?

To remediate CVE-2025-12454, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2025-12454

Medium

|5.1

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the Vertica management console, which can then be executed in the browser of anyone accessing the console. For this to work, the attacker needs to trick a user into clicking a specially crafted link that exploits the flaw, affecting multiple versions of the software.

Technical Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ Vertica allows Reflected XSS. The vulnerability could lead to Reflected XSS attack of cross-site scripting in Vertica management console application.This issue affects Vertica: from 10.0 through 10.X, from 11.0 through 11.X, from 12.0 through 12.X, from 23.0 through 23.X, from 24.0 through 24.X, from 25.1.0 through 25.1.X.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:U/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$690($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 2 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 13, 2026

25 days ago

Last Modified

Mar 16, 2026

22 days ago