CVE-2025-25732

Name: CVE-2025-25732
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-26T15:15:42.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-25732 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect access control in the EEPROM component of Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9160 & RIS-9260 Roadside Units (RSUs) v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 allows attackers to replace password hashes stored in the EEPROM with hashes of their own, leading to the escalation of privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect access control in the EEPROM component of Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9160 & RIS-9260 Roadside Units (RSUs) v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 allows attackers to replace password hashes stored in the EEPROM with hashes of their own, leading to the escalation of privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kapsch	Ris-9160 Firmware	3.2.0.829.23
Kapsch	Ris-9160 Firmware	3.8.0.1119.42
Kapsch	Ris-9160 Firmware	4.6.0.1211.28
Kapsch	Ris-9260 Firmware	3.2.0.829.23
Kapsch	Ris-9260 Firmware	3.8.0.1119.42
Kapsch	Ris-9260 Firmware	4.6.0.1211.28

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/922.htmlTechnical Description
https://phrack.org/issues/72/16_mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kapsch.net/_Resources/Persistent/3d251a8445e0bf50093903ad70b3dbed34dec7e7/KTC-CVS_RIS-9260_DataSheet.pdfBroken Link
https://www.kapsch.net/_Resources/Persistent/55fb8d0fb279262809eac88d457894db1b3efcd5/Kapsch_RIS-9160_Datasheet_EN.pdfProduct
https://www.kapsch.net/enProduct
https://www.kapsch.net/en/press/releases/ktc-20200813-pr-enProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25732?

How severe is CVE-2025-25732?

CVE-2025-25732 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25732?

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-2025-25732?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST