CVE-2025-6265
CVE-2025-6265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21410
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in the file_upload-cgi CGI program of Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware version 7.10(ACGE.2) and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to access specific directories and delete files, such as the configuration file, on the affected device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6265?
- A path traversal vulnerability in the file_upload-cgi CGI program of Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware version 7.10(ACGE.2) and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to access specific directories and delete files, such as the configuration file, on the affected device.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6265?
- CVE-2025-6265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-6265 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-6265?
- CVE-2025-6265 primarily affects Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6265?
- 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-2025-6265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21410.
- When was CVE-2025-6265 published?
- CVE-2025-6265 was published on 2025-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (23)
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa50ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa50ax_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa55axe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa90ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa90ax_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa110ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa130be_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa210ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa220ax-6e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nwa1123ac_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wac500h_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wac5302d-sv2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wac6103d-i_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax300h_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax510d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax610d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax620d-6e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax630s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax640s-6e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax650s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wax655e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wbe530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wbe660s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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