IRONSMITHINTEL
MEDIUMCVSS4.0
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2025-48928|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

TeleMessage TM SGNL Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere Vulnerability

TeleMessage TM SGNL contains an exposure of core dump file to an unauthorized control sphere Vulnerability. This vulnerability is based on a JSP application in which the heap content is roughly equivalent to a "core dump" in which a password previously sent over HTTP would be included in this dump.

Published May 28, 2025 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A local attacker, without authentication, can achieve partial data exposure. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-07-22 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-528) (CWE-528) vulnerability in TeleMessage TM SGNL. The TeleMessage service through 2025-05-05 is based on a JSP application in which the heap content is roughly equivalent to a "core dump" in which a password previously sent over HTTP would be included in this dump, as exploited in the wild in May 2025. Exploitation requires local access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running telemessage: -
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-signal-knock-off-app-telemessage-got-hacked-in-20-minutes/

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48928
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48928
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