How severe is CVE-2025-9696?

CVE-2025-9696 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2025-9696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9696?

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-2025-9696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-9696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26418.

When was CVE-2025-9696 published?

CVE-2025-9696 was published on 2025-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-9696

CVE-2025-9696 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-26418
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2025-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SunPower PVS6's BluetoothLE interface is vulnerable due to its use of hardcoded encryption parameters and publicly accessible protocol details. An attacker within Bluetooth range could exploit this vulnerability to gain full access to the device's servicing interface. This access allows the attacker to perform actions such as firmware replacement, disabling power production, modifying grid settings, creating SSH tunnels, altering firewall settings, and manipulating connected devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9696?: The SunPower PVS6's BluetoothLE interface is vulnerable due to its use of hardcoded encryption parameters and publicly accessible protocol details. An attacker within Bluetooth range could exploit this vulnerability to gain full access to the device's servicing interface. This access allows the attacker to perform actions such as firmware replacement, disabling power production, modifying grid settings, creating SSH tunnels, altering firewall settings, and manipulating connected devices.
How severe is CVE-2025-9696?: CVE-2025-9696 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-9696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9696?: 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-2025-9696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-9696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26418.
When was CVE-2025-9696 published?: CVE-2025-9696 was published on 2025-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-245-03

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