Critical severity · published Feb 13, 2025
CVE-2025-0896
Orthanc server prior to version 1.5.8 does not enable basic authentication by default when remote access is enabled
9.8
CVSS
2.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Orthanc server prior to version 1.5.8 does not enable basic authentication by default when remote access is enabled. This could result in unauthorized access by an attacker.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.5% · higher than 84% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OR
Orthanc · Orthanc-server
before 1.5.8 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0896
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-0896
Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-037-02
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