Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable over the internet?

Yes, it can be, provided an attacker can convince BotManager.exe to connect to a malicious endpoint they control or can position themselves in the network path to perform a MitM attack. Improper certificate validation removes key safeguards that normally prevent such impersonation.

Does exploitation require local or privileged access?

Not necessarily. An attacker primarily needs network-level influence, such as control over DNS, Wi‑Fi, or a proxy, or the ability to host a server that BotManager.exe is tricked into contacting. Local privileges on the victim host are not a prerequisite if network positioning can be achieved.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The most robust fix pattern is to implement strict certificate validation across all secure connections, including full chain validation, hostname verification, and rejection of untrusted or malformed certificates. Where possible, combine this with certificate pinning for critical control endpoints and remove any code paths that bypass validation.

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.8)

Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295) Enabling Remote Code Execution in Automai BotManager

CVE-2025-46070

Published:

Jan 12, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Certificate Validation

CWE:

CWE-295

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Certificate Validation

CWE:

CWE-295

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295) Enabling Remote Code Execution in Automai BotManager

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

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HIGH RISK

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