github.comThird-party advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2026/MNDT-2026-0005.md CVE-2025-57796
MEDIUM
Use of a hardcoded static key to protect sensitive data in Explorance Blue
Record summary
CVE-2025-57796 has a selected CVSS score of 6.8 (medium).
Description
Explorance Blue versions prior to 8.14.12 use reversible symmetric encryption with a hardcoded static key to protect sensitive data, including user passwords and system configurations. This approach allows stored values to be decrypted offline if the encrypted data are obtained.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jan 28, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Default status: unaffected | CVE List | Before 8.14.12 | affected |
References
5nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57796 online-help.explorance.comVendor advisory
https://online-help.explorance.com/blue/articles/security-advisories-(january-2026) online-help.explorance.comVendor advisory
https://online-help.explorance.com/blue/articles/security-advisory:-cve-2025-57796 explorance.comproduct
https://www.explorance.com/products/blue