How severe is CVE-2025-12945?

CVE-2025-12945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-12945 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-12945?

CVE-2025-12945 affects Netgear R7000p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12945?

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-2025-12945 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-12945 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202284.

When was CVE-2025-12945 published?

CVE-2025-12945 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-12945

CVE-2025-12945 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7000p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v4: 1.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-202284
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netgear R7000p Firmware
Published: 2025-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P routers lets an authenticated admin execute OS command injections due to improper input validation. This issue affects R7000P: through 1.3.3.154.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12945?: A vulnerability in NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P routers lets an authenticated admin execute OS command injections due to improper input validation. This issue affects R7000P: through 1.3.3.154.
How severe is CVE-2025-12945?: CVE-2025-12945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-12945 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-12945?: CVE-2025-12945 affects Netgear R7000p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12945?: 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-2025-12945 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-12945 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202284.
When was CVE-2025-12945 published?: CVE-2025-12945 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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