CVE-2025-6029
CVE-2025-6029 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4. 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-294.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18276
- Weakness: CWE-294
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use of fixed learning codes, one code to lock the car and the other code to unlock it, the Key Fob Transmitter in KIA-branded Aftermarket Generic Smart Keyless Entry System, primarily distributed in Ecuador, which allows a replay attack. Manufacture is unknown at the time of release. CVE Record will be updated once this is clarified.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6029?
- Use of fixed learning codes, one code to lock the car and the other code to unlock it, the Key Fob Transmitter in KIA-branded Aftermarket Generic Smart Keyless Entry System, primarily distributed in Ecuador, which allows a replay attack. Manufacture is unknown at the time of release. CVE Record will be updated once this is clarified.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6029?
- CVE-2025-6029 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2025-6029 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6029?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-6029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18276.
- When was CVE-2025-6029 published?
- CVE-2025-6029 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://asrg.io/security-advisories/cve-2025-6029-kia-branded-aftermarket-generic-smart-keyless-entry-system-replay-attack/
- https://revers3everything.com/unlocking-thousands-of-cars-by-exploiting-learning-codes-from-key-fobs/
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