How severe is CVE-2025-5495?

CVE-2025-5495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5495?

CVE-2025-5495 affects Netgear Wnr614 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5495?

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-2025-5495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16726.

When was CVE-2025-5495 published?

CVE-2025-5495 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5495

CVE-2025-5495 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wnr614 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16726
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netgear Wnr614 Firmware
Published: 2025-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNR614 1.1.0.28_1.0.1WW. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with the input %00currentsetting.htm leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This issue appears to have been circulating as an 0day since 2024.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5495?: A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNR614 1.1.0.28_1.0.1WW. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with the input %00currentsetting.htm leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This issue appears to have been circulating as an 0day since 2024.
How severe is CVE-2025-5495?: CVE-2025-5495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5495?: CVE-2025-5495 affects Netgear Wnr614 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5495?: 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-2025-5495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16726.
When was CVE-2025-5495 published?: CVE-2025-5495 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr614_firmware:1.1.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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