How severe is CVE-2025-44018?

CVE-2025-44018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-44018 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.

How do I fix CVE-2025-44018?

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-2025-44018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-44018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198804.

When was CVE-2025-44018 published?

CVE-2025-44018 was published on 2025-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-44018

CVE-2025-44018 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-198804
Weakness: CWE-295
Published: 2025-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A firmware downgrade vulnerability exists in the OTA Update functionality of GL-Inet GL-AXT1800 4.7.0. A specially crafted .tar file can lead to a firmware downgrade. An attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-44018?: A firmware downgrade vulnerability exists in the OTA Update functionality of GL-Inet GL-AXT1800 4.7.0. A specially crafted .tar file can lead to a firmware downgrade. An attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-44018?: CVE-2025-44018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-44018 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.
How do I fix CVE-2025-44018?: 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-2025-44018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-44018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198804.
When was CVE-2025-44018 published?: CVE-2025-44018 was published on 2025-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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