How severe is CVE-2025-54465?

CVE-2025-54465 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-54465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54465?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-54465 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-54465 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24557.

When was CVE-2025-54465 published?

CVE-2025-54465 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-54465

CVE-2025-54465 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24557
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to hard-coded MQTT credentials and endpoints stored in plaintext within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by extracting the firmware and analyzing the binary data to retrieve the hard-coded MQTT credentials and endpoints from the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the MQTT broker and manipulate the communications of the targeted device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54465?: This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to hard-coded MQTT credentials and endpoints stored in plaintext within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by extracting the firmware and analyzing the binary data to retrieve the hard-coded MQTT credentials and endpoints from the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the MQTT broker and manipulate the communications of the targeted device.
How severe is CVE-2025-54465?: CVE-2025-54465 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-54465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-54465 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-54465 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24557.
When was CVE-2025-54465 published?: CVE-2025-54465 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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