How severe is CVE-2025-12944?

CVE-2025-12944 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-2025-12944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-12944?

CVE-2025-12944 affects Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12944?

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-2025-12944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-12944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-93538.

When was CVE-2025-12944 published?

CVE-2025-12944 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-12944

CVE-2025-12944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-93538
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware
Published: 2025-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in NETGEAR DGN2200v4 (N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router) allows attackers with direct network access to the device to potentially execute code on the device. Please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: DGN2200v4 firmware 1.0.0.132 or later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12944?: Improper input validation in NETGEAR DGN2200v4 (N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router) allows attackers with direct network access to the device to potentially execute code on the device. Please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: DGN2200v4 firmware 1.0.0.132 or later
How severe is CVE-2025-12944?: CVE-2025-12944 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-2025-12944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-12944?: CVE-2025-12944 affects Netgear Dgn2200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12944?: 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-2025-12944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-12944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-93538.
When was CVE-2025-12944 published?: CVE-2025-12944 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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