Fabric Engine (VOSS): Improper Authentication
CVE-2025-11192 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in Fabric Engine (VOSS) from Extreme Networks, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Fabric Engine (VOSS) versions: 9.2 through <9.2. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.34% 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 Fabric Engine (VOSS) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on extreme-networks.my.site.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Networks | Fabric Engine (VOSS) | 9.2 through <9.2 | 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
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.4 | High | CNA |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.6 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability in Extreme Networks’ Fabric Engine (VOSS) before 9.3 was discovered. When SD-WAN AutoSense is enabled on a port, it may automatically configure fabric connectivity without validating ISIS authentication settings. The SD-WAN AutoSense implementation may be exploited by malicious actors by allowing unauthorized access to network fabric and configuration data.
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: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Recent Improper Authentication vulnerabilities
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Oracle E-Business Suite Unspecified Exploited
- 8.4 High severity
- 9.4 Critical severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 8.4 High severity
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