CVE-2025-62235

Apache Mynewt NimBLE: Incorrect handling of SMP Security Request could lead to undesirable pairing

Published Jan 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache NimBLE.

Receiving specially crafted Security Request could lead to removal of original bond and re-bond with impostor.
This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.8.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9.0, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:nimble:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache nimble
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache nimble
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Description Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Apache NimBLE. Receiving specially crafted Security Request could lead to removal of original bond and re-bond with impostor. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Mynewt NimBLE: Incorrect handling of SMP Security Request could lead to undesirable pairing
Weaknesses CWE-290
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jan 12, 2026, 4:45 PM
Reserved
Oct 9, 2025, 3:28 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jan 10, 2026, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 9:51 AM