CVE-2025-71257: BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability due

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-71257 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting footprints. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper enforcement of security filters on restricted REST API endpoints and servlets. Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass access controls to invoke restricted functionality and gain unauthorized access to application data and modify system resources. The following hotfixes remediate the vulnerability: 20.20.02, 20.20.03.002,

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	44.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-03-19
Last modified	2026-08-06

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: bmc

Last updated 2026-08-06 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-19 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-06 15:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bmc footprints UPGRADE

Affected: >= 20.20.02 and <= 20.24.01.001

Fixed in: newer than 20.24.01.001

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.20.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 20.24.01.001 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade footprints

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.20.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison footprints sudo apt install footprints=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.20.02> sudo apt-mark hold footprints

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list footprints sudo dnf downgrade footprints-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.20.02> sudo dnf versionlock add footprints

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · fonttools · FIXED · 4.68.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-37fa4b964c · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-37fa4b964c

Fedora 46 · fonttools · FIXED · 4.68.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-65d6c01c75 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-65d6c01c75

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: watchtowrlabs/watchTowr-vs-BMC-Footprints-RCE-CVE-2025-71257-CVE-2025-71260 (3 stars)
Write-up: labs.watchtowr.com/thanks-itsms-threat-actors-have-never-been-so-organized-bmc-footprints-
Write-up: www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bmc-footprints-itsm-authentication-bypass
Nuclei scan template: BMC FootPrints - Authentication Bypass

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-2025-71257?

footprints: upgrade to newer than 20.24.01.001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-71257 being exploited?

CVE-2025-71257 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-2025-71257 affect?

CVE-2025-71257 affects footprints. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper enforcement of security filters on restricted REST API endpoints and servlets. Unauthenticated remote attackers can by

How urgent is CVE-2025-71257?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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