CVE-2026-25608 Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using STER should prioritize updating to version 9.5 to prevent potential Man-In-The-Middle attacks. Security teams and system administrators responsible for STER deployments should review the vulnerability and implement necessary updates or mitigations. Operators of STER systems, platform administrators, and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The STER system uses unencrypted TCP traffic to transmit data over the network, making it vulnerable to Man-In-The-Middle attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data such as passwords, personal data, or authentication tokens. The issue was addressed in version 9.5. Affected systems should be updated to prevent potential attacks. STER systems using unencrypted TCP traffic are potentially impacted, affecting confidentiality and integrity. Security teams should review network configurations and implement necessary updates.

Defensive priority

Low

Recommended defensive actions

• Update STER to version 9.5 or later
• Implement encrypted communication protocols
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets
• Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-05-22T10:16:17.593Z and last modified on 2026-07-23T16:10:00.137Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify system configurations and review network traffic for potential Man-In-The-Middle attacks. Limited source detail is available; defenders should exercise caution and verify information with official sources.

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