CVE-2025-12480
Gladinet Triofox Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Gladinet Triofox
Triofox versions prior to 16.7.10368.56560, are vulnerable to an Improper Access Control flaw that allows access to initial setup pages even after setup is complete.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 12 November 2025. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 3 December 2025.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 95.7%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2025-12480 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2025-12480.
What does CVE-2025-12480 affect?
CVE-2025-12480 affects Gladinet Triofox. Triofox versions prior to 16.7.10368.56560, are vulnerable to an Improper Access Control flaw that allows access to initial setup pages even after setup is complete.
How severe is CVE-2025-12480?
CVE-2025-12480 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 95.7%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 3 December 2025.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2025-12480?
Apply the vendor patch for Gladinet Triofox as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.