CVE-2025-13184

Name: CVE-2025-13184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-10T13:16:02.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-13184 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthenticated Telnet enablement via cstecgi.cgi (auth bypass) leading to unauthenticated root login with a blank password on factory/reset X5000R V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 (arbitrary command execution). Earlier versions that share the same implementation, may also be affected.. EPSS estimates a 10.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthenticated Telnet enablement via cstecgi.cgi (auth bypass) leading to unauthenticated root login with a blank password on factory/reset X5000R V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 (arbitrary command execution). Earlier versions that share the same implementation, may also be affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.99%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	X5000r Firmware	9.1.0u.6369_b20230113

References

https://hackingbydoing.wixsite.com/hackingbydoing/post/totolink-x5000r-ax1800-router-authentication-bypassExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/821724Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-13184?

How severe is CVE-2025-13184?

CVE-2025-13184 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13184?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST