How severe is CVE-2025-59886?

CVE-2025-59886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-59886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59886?

CVE-2025-59886 affects Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59886?

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-2025-59886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-59886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204794.

When was CVE-2025-59886 published?

CVE-2025-59886 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-59886

CVE-2025-59886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204794
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface
Published: 2025-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation at one of the endpoints of Eaton xComfort ECI's web interface, could lead into an attacker with network access to the device executing privileged user commands. As cybersecurity standards continue to evolve and to meet our requirements today, Eaton has decided to discontinue the product. Upon retirement or end of support, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59886?: Improper input validation at one of the endpoints of Eaton xComfort ECI's web interface, could lead into an attacker with network access to the device executing privileged user commands. As cybersecurity standards continue to evolve and to meet our requirements today, Eaton has decided to discontinue the product. Upon retirement or end of support, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates.
How severe is CVE-2025-59886?: CVE-2025-59886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-59886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-59886?: CVE-2025-59886 affects Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59886?: 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-2025-59886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-59886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204794.
When was CVE-2025-59886 published?: CVE-2025-59886 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1022.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eaton:xcomfort_ethernet_communication_interface:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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