CVE-2025-6979
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2025-6979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Captive Portal can allow authentication bypass. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Captive Portal can allow authentication bypass
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-6979?
Captive Portal can allow authentication bypass
How severe is CVE-2025-6979?
CVE-2025-6979 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6979?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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