Exploiting CVE-2025-15603 requires specific conditions, leading to a moderate security impact.
Status: Received on 09 Mar 2026, 21:16 UTC
Published on: 09 Mar 2026, 21:16 UTC
CVSS Release: version 3
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVE-2025-15603: A security vulnerability has been detected in open-webui up to 0.6.16. Affected is an unknown function of the file backend/start_windows.bat of the component JWT Key Handler. Such manipulation of the argument WEBUI_SECRET_KEY leads to insufficiently random values. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
The exploitability of CVE-2025-15603 depends on two key factors: attack complexity (the level of effort required to execute an exploit) and privileges required (the access level an attacker needs).
CVE-2025-15603 presents a challenge to exploit due to its high attack complexity, but the absence of privilege requirements still makes it a viable target for skilled attackers. A thorough security review is advised.
A lower complexity and fewer privilege requirements make exploitation easier. Security teams should evaluate these aspects to determine the urgency of mitigation strategies, such as patch management and access control policies.
Attack Complexity (AC) measures the difficulty in executing an exploit. A high AC means that specific conditions must be met, making an attack more challenging, while a low AC means the vulnerability can be exploited with minimal effort.
Privileges Required (PR) determine the level of system access necessary for an attack. Vulnerabilities requiring no privileges are more accessible to attackers, whereas high privilege requirements limit exploitation to authorized users with elevated access.
Above is the CVSS Sub-score Breakdown for CVE-2025-15603, illustrating how Base, Impact, and Exploitability factors combine to form the overall severity rating. A higher sub-score typically indicates a more severe or easier-to-exploit vulnerability.
Below is the Impact Analysis for CVE-2025-15603, showing how Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability might be affected if the vulnerability is exploited. Higher values usually signal greater potential damage.
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