CVE-2025-9589: A vulnerability was determined in Cudy WR1200EA 2.3.7-20250113-121810. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow. Executing manipulation...

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Cudy WR1200EA 2.3.7-20250113-121810. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow. Executing manipulation can lead to use of default password. The attack needs to be launched locally. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

1.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1393

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-9589?

A vulnerability was determined in Cudy WR1200EA 2.3.7-20250113-121810. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow. Executing manipulation can lead to use of default password. The attack needs to be launched locally. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

How severe is CVE-2025-9589?

CVE-2025-9589 has a CVSS score of 1.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9589?

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.