AxxonOne C-Werk: Improper Authentication
CVE-2025-10224 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in AxxonOne C-Werk from AxxonSoft, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected AxxonOne C-Werk versions: 2.0.2 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of AxxonOne C-Werk you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on axxonsoft.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| AxxonSoft | AxxonOne C-Werk | 2.0.2 and earlier | Not stated |
| Axxonsoft | Axxon One | 2.0.2 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- LowLimited modification of data is possible.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 5.3 | Medium | CNA |
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.4 | Medium | CNA |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in the LDAP authentication engine in AxxonSoft Axxon One (C-Werk) 2.0.2 and earlier on Windows allows a remote authenticated user to be denied access or misassigned roles via incorrect evaluation of nested LDAP group memberships during login.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in AxxonOne C-Werk
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Improper Authentication vulnerabilities
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.4 Critical severity
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