CVE-2025-6978

Name: CVE-2025-6978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-23T19:15:51.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 11.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-6978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Diagnostics command injection vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 11.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Diagnostics command injection vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

11.74%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

References

https://https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/22535-security-advisory-0123

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6978?

Diagnostics command injection vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-6978?

CVE-2025-6978 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6978?

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-2025-6978?

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Source: NVD / NIST