How severe is CVE-2025-44650?

CVE-2025-44650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-44650 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-44650?

CVE-2025-44650 primarily affects Netgear R7000 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-44650?

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-2025-44650 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-44650 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22100.

When was CVE-2025-44650 published?

CVE-2025-44650 was published on 2025-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-44650

CVE-2025-44650 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22100
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Netgear R7000 Firmware
Published: 2025-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Netgear R7000 V1.3.1.64_10.1.36 and EAX80 V1.0.1.70_1.0.2, the USERLIMIT_GLOBAL option is set to 0 in the bftpd.conf configuration file. This can cause DoS attacks when unlimited users are connected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-44650?: In Netgear R7000 V1.3.1.64_10.1.36 and EAX80 V1.0.1.70_1.0.2, the USERLIMIT_GLOBAL option is set to 0 in the bftpd.conf configuration file. This can cause DoS attacks when unlimited users are connected.
How severe is CVE-2025-44650?: CVE-2025-44650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-44650 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-44650?: CVE-2025-44650 primarily affects Netgear R7000 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-44650?: 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-2025-44650 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-44650 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22100.
When was CVE-2025-44650 published?: CVE-2025-44650 was published on 2025-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000_firmware:1.3.1.64_10.1.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:eax80_firmware:1.0.1.70_1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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