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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
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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.
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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.