An exploitation of a recently discovered Erlang/OTP vulnerability poses great risk, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain control of systems. Thomas Richards emphasizes the potentially severe consequences for organizations and networks, noting the risk to sensitive information and operational disruptions. Reports indicate active exploitation has been observed in OT environments, particularly affecting critical infrastructure, with increases in attacks since May 2025. April Lenhard points out that the vulnerability significantly impacts OT networks which control essential processes, raising risks of physical damage and operational failures.
This vulnerability, if exploited, could have severe consequences on the organization, their network, and operations. The attacker would have full control over the system which can result in a compromise of sensitive information and allow them to compromise additional hosts within the network. It would also allow an attacker to disrupt the operations of any connected systems. This is additionally concerning for any critical infrastructure as the disruption could negatively impact large portions of the population.
The real danger with CVE-2025-32433 is that it's not just an IT vulnerability: it is disproportionately affecting operational technology (OT) networks, and it's already actively showing up in systems tied to critical infrastructure. Most known compromises involve OT assets that control physical processes like robotics, pumps, valves, or even safety systems.
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