ABB Ability OPTIMAX prior 6.3.1-251120/6.4.1-251120 incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ABB Ability OPTIMAX. Affected is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-14510. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ABB Ability OPTIMAX. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-303. The requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm vulnerability in ABB ABB Ability OPTIMAX.This issue affects ABB Ability OPTIMAX: 6.1, 6.2, from 6.3.0 before 6.3.1-251120, from 6.4.0 before 6.4.1-251120.

It is possible to read the advisory at search.abb.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-14510 since 12/11/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 6.3.1-251120 or 6.4.1-251120 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm
CWE: CWE-303
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ability OPTIMAX 6.3.1-251120/6.4.1-251120

Timelineinfo

12/11/2025 CVE reserved
01/16/2026 +36 days Advisory disclosed
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: search.abb.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14510 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14510
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341571

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2026 15:57
Changes: 01/16/2026 15:57 (73)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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