CVE-2025-55280
CVE-2025-55280 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2. 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: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24561
- Weakness: CWE-312
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- Last modified:
Description
This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to storage of Wi-Fi credentials, configuration data and system data in plaintext within 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 plaintext sensitive data stored in the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized network access, retrieve and manipulate data on the targeted device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-55280?
- This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to storage of Wi-Fi credentials, configuration data and system data in plaintext within 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 plaintext sensitive data stored in the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized network access, retrieve and manipulate data on the targeted device.
- How severe is CVE-2025-55280?
- CVE-2025-55280 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2025-55280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-55280?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-55280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-55280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24561.
- When was CVE-2025-55280 published?
- CVE-2025-55280 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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