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CVE-2025-14716 Secomea CVE debrief

CVE-2025-14716 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Secomea GateManager version 11.4;0. The vulnerability resides in the webserver modules and stems from improper authentication controls (CWE-287), allowing an attacker with low privileges to bypass authentication mechanisms and access high-value information. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates network-based exploitation with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but no user interaction, resulting in high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact. The CVE was published on March 19, 2026, and last modified on May 19, 2026. The vulnerability status is currently marked as 'Deferred' in the NVD. Secomea has published a cybersecurity advisory addressing this issue.

Vendor: Secomea
Product: GateManager
CVSS: MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-03-19
Original CVE updated: 2026-05-19
Advisory published: 2026-03-19
Advisory updated: 2026-05-19

Who should care

Organizations operating Secomea GateManager remote access infrastructure, particularly version 11.4;0, should prioritize this vulnerability. Security teams managing industrial remote access solutions, OT/ICS security practitioners, and network administrators responsible for secure remote connectivity infrastructure are directly affected. Organizations with compliance requirements for authentication controls in remote access systems should assess exposure.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the webserver modules of Secomea GateManager 11.4;0, where improper implementation of authentication mechanisms allows authenticated users with low privileges to bypass intended access controls. The network-accessible attack vector and low complexity suggest automated or scripted exploitation is feasible. High confidentiality impact indicates potential for sensitive information disclosure, though no integrity or availability impacts are associated with this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

Review Secomea cybersecurity advisory for patch availability and deployment guidance
Identify all GateManager 11.4;0 instances in environment
Apply vendor-provided patches or updates when available
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of GateManager web interfaces
Monitor authentication logs for anomalous access patterns
Consider temporary access restrictions to GateManager administrative interfaces pending patch verification

Evidence notes

Vulnerability confirmed via NVD official database entry with CVSS 3.1 scoring. Vendor attribution derived from reference domain candidate 'Secomea' with low confidence flag requiring review. CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) classification provided by [email protected].

Official resources

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