CVE-2025-65185: There is a username enumeration via local user login in Entrinsik Informer v5.10.1 which allows malicious user

Routine

LOW 2.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-65185 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.8) affecting informer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is a username enumeration via local user login in Entrinsik Informer v5.10.1 which allows malicious users to enumerate users by entering an OTP code and new password then reviewing application responses.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-203
Published	2025-12-17
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: entrinsik

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-17 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

entrinsik informer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.10.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.10.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison informer sudo apt install informer=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.10.1> sudo apt-mark hold informer

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

dnf --showduplicates list informer sudo dnf downgrade informer-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.10.1> sudo dnf versionlock add informer

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-2025-65185?

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

Is CVE-2025-65185 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65185 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-2025-65185 affect?

CVE-2025-65185 affects informer. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). There is a username enumeration via local user login in Entrinsik Informer v5.10.1 which allows malicious users to enumerate users by entering an OTP code and new password then reviewing application responses.

How urgent is CVE-2025-65185?

Priority 16/100. Public exploit reference

References

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