Vulnerability · Published Nov 7, 2025 · Assigned by GE_Vernova

CVE-2025-3222Smallworld SWMFS Improper Authentication

Critical 9.3

In plain English

A critical-severity improper authentication in Smallworld from GE Vernova. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 4.0)9.3Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 64.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in GE Vernova Smallworld on Windows, Linux allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Smallworld: 5.3.3 and prior versions for Linux, and 5.3.4. and prior versions for Windows.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
GE Vernova Smallworld 5.3.35.3.4

Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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