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CVE-2025-57796: Explorance Blue versions prior to 8.14.12 use reversible symmetric encryption with a hardcoded static key to p

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-57796 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting blue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Explorance Blue versions prior to 8.14.12 use reversible symmetric encryption with a hardcoded static key to protect sensitive data, including user passwords and system configurations. This approach allows stored values to be decrypted offline if the encrypted data are obtained.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.8 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-257
Published2026-01-28
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Mandiant Inc. · Vendor: explorance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

explorance blue UPGRADE
Affected: < 8.14.12
Fixed in: 8.14.12
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy blue || rpm -q blue || blue --version
2. UPGRADE to 8.14.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade blue
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade blue
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2025-57796?

blue: upgrade to 8.14.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-57796 being exploited?

CVE-2025-57796 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-2025-57796 affect?

CVE-2025-57796 affects blue. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Explorance Blue versions prior to 8.14.12 use reversible symmetric encryption with a hardcoded static key to protect sensitive data, including user passwords and system configurations. This approach allows stored values to be decrypted offl

How urgent is CVE-2025-57796?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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