CVE-2025-62181: Pega Platform versions 7.1.0 through Infinity 25.1.0 are affected by a User Enumeration where during user authentication process, a difference in response time could allow a remote unauthenticated user to determine if a username is valid or not.
Pega Platform versions 7.1.0 through Infinity 25.1.0 are affected by a User Enumeration. This issue occurs during user authentication process, where a difference in response time could allow a remote unauthenticated user to determine if a username is valid or not. This only applies to deprecated basic-authentication feature and other more secure authentication mechanisms are recommended. A fix is being provided in the 24.1.4, 24.2.4, and 25.1.1 patch releases. Please note: Basic credentials authentication service type is deprecated started in 24.2 version: https://docs.pega.com/bundle/platform/page/platform/release-notes/security/whats-new-security-242.html.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-62181?
CVE-2025-62181 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for user enumeration during authentication.
How can CVE-2025-62181 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2025-62181, implement rate limiting and consistent response times for authentication requests.
Which versions of Pega Platform are affected by CVE-2025-62181?
CVE-2025-62181 impacts Pega Platform versions from 7.1.0 through Infinity 25.1.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-62181?
CVE-2025-62181 is a User Enumeration vulnerability that can help attackers determine valid usernames.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-62181?
Remote unauthenticated users attempting to exploit CVE-2025-62181 may validate usernames during the authentication process.