CVE-2025-12941

Name: CVE-2025-12941
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-09T17:15:48.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12941 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR C6220 and C6230 (DOCSIS® 3.0 Two-in-one Cable Modem + WiFi Router) allows authenticated local WiFi users reboot the router.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR C6220 and C6230 (DOCSIS® 3.0 Two-in-one Cable Modem + WiFi Router) allows authenticated local WiFi users reboot the router.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS 4.0

5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:L/U:Amber

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	C6230 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	C6220 Firmware	All versions

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000070416/December-2025-NETGEAR-Security-AdvisoryVendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/c6220/Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/c6230/Product

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12941?

Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR C6220 and C6230 (DOCSIS® 3.0 Two-in-one Cable Modem + WiFi Router) allows authenticated local WiFi users reboot the router.

How severe is CVE-2025-12941?

CVE-2025-12941 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12941?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-12941?

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Source: NVD / NIST