CVE-2025-32440: NetAlertX is a network, presence scanner and alert framework

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-32440?

netalertx: upgrade to 25.4.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-32440 being exploited?

CVE-2025-32440 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-32440 affect?

CVE-2025-32440 affects netalertx. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). NetAlertX is a network, presence scanner and alert framework. Prior to version 25.4.14, it is possible to bypass the authentication mechanism of NetAlertX to update settings without authentication. An attacker can trigger sensitive function

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-32440?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-32440 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting netalertx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetAlertX is a network, presence scanner and alert framework. Prior to version 25.4.14, it is possible to bypass the authentication mechanism of NetAlertX to update settings without authentication. An attacker can trigger sensitive functions within util.php by sending crafted requests to /index.php. This issue has been patched in version 25.4.14.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2025-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: netalertx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-27 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netalertx netalertx UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.4.14

Fixed in: 25.4.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 25.4.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netalertx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netalertx

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-32440?

netalertx: upgrade to 25.4.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-32440 being exploited?

CVE-2025-32440 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-2025-32440 affect?

CVE-2025-32440 affects netalertx. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). NetAlertX is a network, presence scanner and alert framework. Prior to version 25.4.14, it is possible to bypass the authentication mechanism of NetAlertX to update settings without authentication. An attacker can trigger sensitive function

How urgent is CVE-2025-32440?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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