CVE-2025-39240
CVE-2025-39240 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18247
- Weakness: CWE-78
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Description
Some Hikvision Wireless Access Point are vulnerable to authenticated remote command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw by sending crafted packets containing malicious commands to affected devices, leading to arbitrary command execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-39240?
- Some Hikvision Wireless Access Point are vulnerable to authenticated remote command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw by sending crafted packets containing malicious commands to affected devices, leading to arbitrary command execution.
- How severe is CVE-2025-39240?
- CVE-2025-39240 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-2025-39240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-39240?
- 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-2025-39240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-39240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18247.
- When was CVE-2025-39240 published?
- CVE-2025-39240 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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