{"id":34120,"date":"2025-05-02T02:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:39:56","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-04T00:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:32:28","slug":"cve-2025-32985-hardcoded-credentials-threat-in-netscout-ngeniusone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32985-hardcoded-credentials-threat-in-netscout-ngeniusone\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-32985: Hardcoded Credentials Threat in NETSCOUT nGeniusONE<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CVE-2025-32985 vulnerability is a critical security flaw that affects NETSCOUT nGeniusONE versions before 6.4.0 b2350. This vulnerability is associated with hardcoded credentials that can be obtained from JAR files. The flaw allows potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/ahold-delhaize-cyber-attack-unpacking-the-data-breach-and-its-implications\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39234\">attackers to compromise the system and cause data<\/a> leakage, thus posing a considerable risk to businesses, particularly those that heavily rely on nGeniusONE for network performance monitoring and data analytics. Given the severity of the flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8, it is paramount for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-2594-critical-vulnerability-in-user-registration-membership-wordpress-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40488\">users to understand the vulnerability<\/a> and promptly apply mitigation measures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-32985<br \/>\nSeverity: Critical (9.8)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: None<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32857-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-telecontrol-server-basic-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39927\">System compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-1364176141\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 720px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 42px; height: 42px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    Share secrets securely\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; color: #d1d5db;\">\r\n    Ameeba is private infrastructure for communication and sensitive work built on encrypted identity instead of exposed corporate identity systems.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; color: #a1a1aa;\">\r\n    Passwords, credentials, confidential files, screenshots, internal discussions, sensitive AI context, and private coordination should not become exposed across ordinary communication platforms.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #e4e4e7;\">\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Private Spaces for organizations and teams<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, files, and notes<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Sensitive AI work and protected collaboration<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Built for information that cannot leak<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #ffffff;\">\r\n    Our mission is to secure human work alongside AI.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n      Download Ameeba\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n      Learn More\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>NETSCOUT nGeniusONE | Before 6.4.0 b2350<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CVE-2025-32985 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3616-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-greenshift-wordpress-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39926\">vulnerability stems from hardcoded credentials within JAR files<\/a> in NETSCOUT nGeniusONE. An attacker can exploit this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3065-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-database-toolset-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40273\">vulnerability by extracting these hardcoded credentials from the JAR files<\/a>. Once these credentials are obtained, the attacker can use them to authenticate and gain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25777-unauthorized-user-profile-access-in-codeastro-bus-ticket-booking-system\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"41362\">unauthorized access<\/a> to the system. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-28169-unencrypted-broadcasts-lead-to-potential-man-in-the-middle-attacks-on-byd-qin-plus-dm-i-dilink-os\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40642\">attacker can then perform potentially<\/a> malicious actions, including system compromise and data leakage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-3798323098\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here is a conceptual example of how the CVE-2025-32985 vulnerability might be exploited:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">import java.util.jar.*;\npublic class ExploitCVE202532985 {\npublic static void main(String[] args) {\ntry {\n\/\/ Load the JAR file\nJarFile jarFile = new JarFile(&quot;path\/to\/vulnerable\/ngeniusone.jar&quot;);\n\/\/ Extract hardcoded credentials\nJarEntry credentialsEntry = jarFile.getJarEntry(&quot;hardcoded\/credentials\/path&quot;);\n\/\/ Use credentials to authenticate and perform malicious actions\n} catch (IOException e) {\ne.printStackTrace();\n}\n}\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This code is a simple demonstration of how an attacker might interact with the JAR files to obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-22455-local-authenticated-attacker-decrypts-stored-sql-credentials-in-ivanti-workspace-control\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60883\">hardcoded<\/a> credentials. Note that the actual exploitation process could be more complex and involve additional steps, depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32953-security-vulnerability-in-z80pack-emulator-leading-to-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40489\">system&#8217;s configuration and security<\/a> measures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Mitigation Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-43971-critical-vulnerability-in-gobgp-paving-the-way-for-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40149\">way to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a> is by applying the vendor-supplied patch. Users of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE should upgrade to version 6.4.0 b2350 or later, where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-49842-critical-memory-corruption-vulnerability-in-protected-vm-address-space\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60884\">vulnerability has been addressed<\/a>. If immediate patching is not possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/hungarian-government-s-cybersecurity-measures-unpacking-the-implications-and-potential-solutions\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60885\">measures can help detect and block potential<\/a> exploitation attempts.<br \/>\nRemember, maintaining a robust security posture involves proactive measures, including keeping all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25180-underprivileged-software-manipulates-gpu-system-calls-for-unauthorized-access\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"88784\">software and systems<\/a> up-to-date, adhering to the least privilege principle, and regularly monitoring and auditing system activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The CVE-2025-32985 vulnerability is a critical security flaw that affects NETSCOUT nGeniusONE versions before 6.4.0 b2350. This vulnerability is associated with hardcoded credentials that can be obtained from JAR files. 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