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CVE-2025-23504 RiceTheme CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was found in the Felan Framework, affecting versions up to and including 1.1.3. This issue allows for authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel, potentially leading to authentication abuse. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is considered critical. Defenders and administrators should assess their exposure and prioritize updating to a secure version. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and the affected version of the Felan Framework.

Vendor
RiceTheme
Product
Felan Framework
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-01-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-01-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders and administrators using the Felan Framework should assess their exposure and prioritize updating to a secure version. They should verify the authenticity of users and ensure that all instances of the Felan Framework are updated to a version beyond 1.1.3 if available. This critical vulnerability requires immediate attention to prevent potential authentication abuse and ensure the security of their systems.

Why it matters

This critical vulnerability in the Felan Framework requires immediate attention from defenders and administrators to prevent potential authentication abuse and ensure the security of their systems.

  • Potential authentication abuse through alternate paths or channels
  • Need for verification of user authenticity
  • Possible exploitation of vulnerable versions of the Felan Framework

Technical summary

The Felan Framework, up to and including version 1.1.3, is vulnerable to an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. This could allow for authentication abuse. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is considered critical. Defenders should prioritize verifying the authenticity of users and ensure that all instances of the Felan Framework are updated to a version beyond 1.1.3 if available.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the authenticity of users and ensure that all instances of the Felan Framework are updated to a version beyond 1.1.3 if available.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and update the Felan Framework to the latest version
  • Implement additional authentication mechanisms to prevent abuse
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score of 9.8 and the affected version of the Felan Framework. The vulnerability allows for authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel, potentially leading to authentication abuse. Defenders and administrators should verify the authenticity of users and ensure that all instances of the Felan Framework are updated to a version beyond 1.1.3 if available. The NVD entry provides additional (

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-23504 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-23504

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-23504 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23504

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.