How severe is CVE-2025-2189?

CVE-2025-2189 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-2189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2189?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-2189 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2189 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7531.

When was CVE-2025-2189 published?

CVE-2025-2189 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2189

CVE-2025-2189 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7531
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2025-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability exists in the Tinxy smart devices due to storage of credentials in plaintext within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this by extracting the firmware and analyzing the binary data to obtain the plaintext credentials stored on the vulnerable device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2189?: This vulnerability exists in the Tinxy smart devices due to storage of credentials in plaintext within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this by extracting the firmware and analyzing the binary data to obtain the plaintext credentials stored on the vulnerable device.
How severe is CVE-2025-2189?: CVE-2025-2189 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2189 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2189 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7531.
When was CVE-2025-2189 published?: CVE-2025-2189 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2025-0043

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