How serious is CVE-2026-25702?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, classified as CRITICAL severity. No public exploit code has been identified yet.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-25702?

CVE-2026-25702 affects suse linux enterprise server. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25702?

To remediate CVE-2026-25702, check for security patches from suse. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2026-25702

Critical

|9.8

No Exploit

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass firewall protections on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, making it easier for them to exploit other weaknesses in the system. It affects specific versions of the server, so if you're running an impacted version, your firewall rules may not work as intended, leaving your system exposed.

Technical Description

A Improper Access Control vulnerability in the kernel of SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 breaks nftables, causing firewall rules applied via nftables to not be effective.This issue affects SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: from 9e6d9d4601768c75fdb0bad3fbbe636e748939c2 before 9c294edb7085fb91650bc12233495a8974c5ff2d.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$13,000($5K-$15K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 4 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 5, 2026

about 1 month ago

Last Modified

Mar 9, 2026

29 days ago

Vendor

suse

Product

linux enterprise server

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