CVE-2025-8528: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8528?

xboot: upgrade to newer than 3.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8528 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8528 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-2025-8528 affect?

CVE-2025-8528 affects xboot. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xboot/permission/getMenuList. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage of sensitive information in a cooki

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8528?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-8528 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting xboot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xboot/permission/getMenuList. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage of sensitive information in a cookie. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312, CWE-315
Published	2025-08-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: exrick

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-04 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exrick xboot UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xboot

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-2025-8528?

xboot: upgrade to newer than 3.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8528 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8528 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-2025-8528 affect?

CVE-2025-8528 affects xboot. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xboot/permission/getMenuList. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage of sensitive information in a cooki

How urgent is CVE-2025-8528?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-8527 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4
CVE-2025-8526 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4
CVE-2025-8525 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4

References

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