CVE-2025-27231: LDAP 'Bind password' field value can be leaked by a Zabbix Super Admin

Published Oct 3, 2025
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Updated

The LDAP 'Bind password' value cannot be read after saving, but a Super Admin account can leak it by changing LDAP 'Host' to a rogue LDAP server. To mitigate this, the 'Bind password' value is now reset on 'Host' change.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Zabbix Zabbix
Zabbix Zabbix>=6.0.0<6.0.41
Zabbix Zabbix>=7.0.0<7.0.18
Zabbix Zabbix>=7.2.0<7.2.12
Zabbix Zabbix>=7.4.0<7.4.2

Remediation

Information

Update the affected components to their respective fixed versions.

Event History

Oct 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27231?

CVE-2025-27231 has been classified with a medium severity due to the potential leakage of sensitive information by Super Admin accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27231?

To mitigate CVE-2025-27231, ensure that the 'Bind password' value is reset when changing the LDAP 'Host' to prevent unauthorized access.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-27231?

CVE-2025-27231 specifically affects Zabbix, a popular open-source monitoring software.

4

Can a Super Admin exploit CVE-2025-27231?

Yes, a Super Admin account can exploit CVE-2025-27231 by changing the LDAP 'Host' to potentially access the leaked 'Bind password' value.

5

Is there a permanent fix available for CVE-2025-27231?

Currently, the immediate mitigation involves resetting the 'Bind password' after any change to the LDAP 'Host', and monitoring for updates from Zabbix for a permanent fix.

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