How severe is CVE-2025-9725?

CVE-2025-9725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-9725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-9725?

CVE-2025-9725 affects Cudy Lt500e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9725?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-9725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-9725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26291.

When was CVE-2025-9725 published?

CVE-2025-9725 was published on 2025-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-9725

CVE-2025-9725 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cudy Lt500e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
CVSS v2: 1.0
CVSS v4: 1.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-26291
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Cudy Lt500e Firmware
Published: 2025-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in Cudy LT500E up to 2.3.12. Affected is an unknown function of the file /squashfs-root/etc/shadow of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack must be carried out locally. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 2.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor explains: "[T]he firmware does store a default password of 'admin'. This password has been deprecated since LT500E firmware version 2.3.13 and is no longer used. The LT500E does not have an administrator password set by default; a new password (at least 8 characters ) must be manually created upon first login the web management page."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9725?: A vulnerability was identified in Cudy LT500E up to 2.3.12. Affected is an unknown function of the file /squashfs-root/etc/shadow of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack must be carried out locally. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 2.3.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor explains: "[T]he firmware does store a default password of 'admin'. This password has been deprecated since LT500E firmware version 2.3.13 and is no longer used. The LT500E does not have an administrator password set by default; a new password (at least 8 characters ) must be manually created upon first login the web management page."
How severe is CVE-2025-9725?: CVE-2025-9725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-9725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-9725?: CVE-2025-9725 affects Cudy Lt500e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-9725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-9725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26291.
When was CVE-2025-9725 published?: CVE-2025-9725 was published on 2025-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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