CVE-2025-48978
CVE-2025-48978 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28275
- Weakness: CWE-77
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- Last modified:
Description
An Improper Input Validation in EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch (Version 1.11.0 and earlier) could allow a Command Injection by a malicious actor with access to EdgeSwitch adjacent network. Affected Products: EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch (Version 1.11.0 and earlier) Mitigation: Update the EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch to Version 1.11.1 or later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48978?
- An Improper Input Validation in EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch (Version 1.11.0 and earlier) could allow a Command Injection by a malicious actor with access to EdgeSwitch adjacent network. Affected Products: EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch (Version 1.11.0 and earlier) Mitigation: Update the EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch to Version 1.11.1 or later.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48978?
- CVE-2025-48978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-48978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-48978?
- 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-2025-48978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-48978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28275.
- When was CVE-2025-48978 published?
- CVE-2025-48978 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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