CVE-2025-34252: NetSarang v5.0 Malicious Backdoor Supply Chain Compromise

Published Oct 7, 2025
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Updated

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. This vulnerability has been reassigned as CVE-2017-20203 ( https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20203 ) to have the year of the CVE correspond to the year of public disclosure.

Affected Software

5 affected components
NetSarang Xmanager Enterprise<5.0 Build 1236
NetSarang Xmanager<5.0 Build 1049
NetSarang Xshell<5.0 Build 1326
NetSarang XFTP<5.0 Build 1222
NetSarang Xlpd<5.0 Build 1224

Event History

Oct 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
Description
Oct 9, 2025
Rejected
via MITRE·04:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-34252?

CVE-2025-34252 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation through a DNS-based backdoor.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-34252?

To mitigate CVE-2025-34252, users should immediately upgrade to the latest patched versions of the affected NetSarang products.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-34252?

CVE-2025-34252 affects NetSarang Xmanager Enterprise 5.0 Build 1232, Xmanager 5.0 Build 1045, Xshell 5.0 Build 1322, Xftp 5.0 Build 1218, and Xlpd 5.0 Build 1220.

4

What type of threat does CVE-2025-34252 pose?

CVE-2025-34252 poses a significant threat as it allows unauthorized access through a malicious backdoor hidden in the nssock2.dll.

5

Can CVE-2025-34252 affect corporate networks?

Yes, CVE-2025-34252 can impact corporate networks, as it has the potential to be exploited by attackers in environments using the affected NetSarang software.

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