How severe is CVE-2025-54464?

CVE-2025-54464 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-54464 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54464?

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-2025-54464 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-54464 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24558.

When was CVE-2025-54464 published?

CVE-2025-54464 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-54464

CVE-2025-54464 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24558
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to storage of admin and user credentials without encryption in the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by extracting the firmware and reverse engineer the binary data to access the unencrypted credentials stored in the firmware of targeted device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54464?: This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to storage of admin and user credentials without encryption in the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by extracting the firmware and reverse engineer the binary data to access the unencrypted credentials stored in the firmware of targeted device.
How severe is CVE-2025-54464?: CVE-2025-54464 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-54464 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54464?: 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-2025-54464 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-54464 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24558.
When was CVE-2025-54464 published?: CVE-2025-54464 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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