CVE-2025-24521

Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Description

External XML entity injection allows arbitrary download of files. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Keysight recommends that all users upgrade to the latest version of software as soon as possible. https://support.ixiacom.com/support-overview/product-support/downloads-updates Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25. Older versions of this software may have this vulnerability; Keysight recommends that users discontinue the use of older software versions. For more information about the Ixia Vision Product Family, please visit Ixia product support https://support.ixiacom.com/ Further questions can be answered by contacting Keysight. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/contact.html

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-063-02
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/contact.html
https://support.ixiacom.com/
https://support.ixiacom.com/support-overview/product-support/downloads-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24521?
CVE-2025-24521 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24521?
To fix CVE-2025-24521: Keysight recommends that all users upgrade to the latest version of software as soon as possible. https://support.ixiacom.com/support-overview/product-support/downloads-updates Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25. Older versions of this software may have this vulnerability; Keysight recommends that users discontinue the use of older software versions. For more information about the Ixia Vision Product Family, please visit Ixia product support https://support.ixiacom.com/ Further questions can be answered by contacting Keysight. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/contact.html
Is CVE-2025-24521 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-24521 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24521?
CVE-2025-24521 affects Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family.
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