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CVE-2025-59180 Ericsson CVE debrief

The Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability in the alarm system. An attacker with access to the cluster and knowledge of the hardcoded credential can read alarm and alert information. This vulnerability has a medium severity level with a CVSS score of 5.1. Users of PCC should review their deployments and apply necessary updates.

Vendor
Ericsson
Product
Packet Core Controller (PCC)
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-27
Original CVE updated
2026-07-27
Advisory published
2026-07-27
Advisory updated
2026-07-27

Who should care

Users of Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 should be aware of this hardcoded credential vulnerability. Operators and security teams should review their PCC deployments for potential exposure and plan for updates or mitigations.

Technical summary

The CVE-2025-59180 vulnerability is a hardcoded credential issue in the alarm system of Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38. This vulnerability allows an attacker with cluster access and knowledge of the hardcoded credential to read alarm and alert information. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.1, indicating a medium severity level.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the potential for information disclosure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and verify the version of Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) in use.
  • Apply the necessary updates to version 1.38 or later.
  • Implement compensating controls such as monitoring and exception tracking.
  • Consider disabling alarm and alert information access for users without a need-to-know basis.
  • Review relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-27T15:16:46.170Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T16:16:59.360Z. The NVD entry is currently Received. The Ericsson security bulletin for PCC was reviewed for additional information. The bulletin confirms the hardcoded credential vulnerability in the alarm system of PCC versions prior to 1.38.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-27T15:16:46.170Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received.