Deserialization Vulnerability Affecting BMC FootPrints ITSM
CVE-2025-71260

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Bmc Software, Inc.

Status
Footprints
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 10%

What is CVE-2025-71260?

The BMC FootPrints ITSM application is susceptible to a vulnerability in its ASP.NET VIEWSTATE handling mechanism that allows authenticated users to exploit the system. By supplying specially crafted serialized objects through the VIEWSTATE parameter, attackers can gain the ability to execute arbitrary code, leading to a complete compromise of the application. It is crucial for users operating affected versions to apply the available hotfixes to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

FootPrints 20.20.02 <= 20.24.01.001

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-71260 - Proof of Concept

References

https://docs.bmc.com/xwiki/bin/view/More-Products/Footpri...
patch
https://labs.watchtowr.com/thanks-itsms-threat-actors-hav...
technical-descriptionexploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bmc-footprints-itsm-...
third-party-advisory

EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sonny of watchTowr
.