CVE-2025-59172

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.5 EPSS 0.18%
Updated Jul 28, 2026
Ericsson
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.5 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.38
Type CWE-78 (OS Command Injection)
Vendor Ericsson
Public PoC No

Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code as root.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Adjacent
Requires local network access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)