CVE-2024-25729
CVE-2024-25729 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-521.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23039
- Weakness: CWE-521
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Arris SBG6580 devices have predictable default WPA2 security passwords that could lead to unauthorized remote access. (They use the first 6 characters of the SSID and the last 6 characters of the BSSID, decrementing the last octet.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-25729?
- Arris SBG6580 devices have predictable default WPA2 security passwords that could lead to unauthorized remote access. (They use the first 6 characters of the SSID and the last 6 characters of the BSSID, decrementing the last octet.)
- How severe is CVE-2024-25729?
- CVE-2024-25729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-25729 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-25729?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-25729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-25729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23039.
- When was CVE-2024-25729 published?
- CVE-2024-25729 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/Arris/CVE-2024-25729
- https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/Arris/SBG6580.png
- https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DhoAAOSwx0FbhhcN/s-l1600.jpg
- https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/z2oAAOSwO1pbQ9BS/s-l1600.jpg
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