CVE-2025-61879: In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, a High-Privileged User Can Trigger an Arbitrary File Write via the Account Cre

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-61879?

nios: upgrade to newer than 8.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-61879 being exploited?

CVE-2025-61879 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-2025-61879 affect?

CVE-2025-61879 affects nios. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, a High-Privileged User Can Trigger an Arbitrary File Write via the Account Creation Mechanism.

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2025-61879 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting nios. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, a High-Privileged User Can Trigger an Arbitrary File Write via the Account Creation Mechanism.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73, CWE-284
Published	2026-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infoblox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-12 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infoblox nios UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.6.0 and <= 8.6.5 · 8.5.2 · 9.0.1 · 9.0.2 · 9.0.3 · 9.0.4 · 9.0.5 · 9.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 8.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-61879?

nios: upgrade to newer than 8.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-61879 being exploited?

CVE-2025-61879 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-2025-61879 affect?

CVE-2025-61879 affects nios. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, a High-Privileged User Can Trigger an Arbitrary File Write via the Account Creation Mechanism.

How urgent is CVE-2025-61879?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-61880 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE In Infoblox NIOS through 9.0.7, insecure deserialization can result in remote code execution.
CVE-2024-37567 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 has Improper Access Control for Grids.
CVE-2024-37566 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 has Improper Authentication for Grids.
CVE-2024-36047 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 and 9.x through 9.0.3 has Improper Input Validation.
CVE-2024-36046 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 executes with more privileges than required.

References

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