CVE-2025-27377: Missing Validation of Self-Signed Certificates in Altium Designer Allows Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Published Jan 22, 2026
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Updated

Altium Designer version 24.9.0 does not validate self-signed server certificates for cloud connections. An attacker capable of performing a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack could exploit this issue to intercept or manipulate network traffic, potentially exposing authentication credentials or sensitive design data.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Altium Altium Designer
Altium Designer>=24.9.0<25.2.0

Event History

Jan 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27377?

CVE-2025-27377 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27377?

To fix CVE-2025-27377, ensure that Altium Designer is updated to a version that properly validates self-signed certificates.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-27377?

The impacts of CVE-2025-27377 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the possibility of data being intercepted during cloud connections.

4

Which version of Altium Designer is affected by CVE-2025-27377?

CVE-2025-27377 affects Altium Designer version 24.9.0 and potentially earlier versions.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2025-27377?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-27377 by performing man-in-the-middle attacks to intercept communications with unverified self-signed certificates.

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