CVE-2025-25568: SoftEtherVPN 5.02.5187 is vulnerable to Use after Free in the Command.c file via the CheckNetworkAcceptThread

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-25568 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting vpn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SoftEtherVPN 5.02.5187 is vulnerable to Use after Free in the Command.c file via the CheckNetworkAcceptThread function. NOTE: the Supplier disputes this because the use-after-free is not in the VPN software, but is instead in a separate tool that has no untrusted input and runs under the user's own privileges (it is a stress-testing tool for a networking stack).

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2025-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softether

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softether vpn DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.02.5187

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.02.5187

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vpn || rpm -q vpn || vpn --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.02.5187 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vpn sudo apt install vpn=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.02.5187> sudo apt-mark hold vpn

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vpn sudo dnf downgrade vpn-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.02.5187> sudo dnf versionlock add vpn

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-25568?

vpn: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25568 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25568 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-25568 affect?

CVE-2025-25568 affects vpn. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SoftEtherVPN 5.02.5187 is vulnerable to Use after Free in the Command.c file via the CheckNetworkAcceptThread function. NOTE: the Supplier disputes this because the use-after-free is not in the VPN software, but is instead in a separate too

How urgent is CVE-2025-25568?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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