How severe is CVE-2025-9962?

CVE-2025-9962 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2025-9962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9962?

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-2025-9962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-9962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-30884.

When was CVE-2025-9962 published?

CVE-2025-9962 was published on 2025-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-9962

CVE-2025-9962 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-30884
Weakness: CWE-120
Published: 2025-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Novakon P series allows attackers to gain root permission without prior authentication.This issue affects P series: P – V2001.A.C518o2 until P-2.0.05 Build 2026.02.06 (commit d0f97fd9).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9962?: A buffer overflow vulnerability in Novakon P series allows attackers to gain root permission without prior authentication.This issue affects P series: P – V2001.A.C518o2 until P-2.0.05 Build 2026.02.06 (commit d0f97fd9).
How severe is CVE-2025-9962?: CVE-2025-9962 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-9962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9962?: 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-2025-9962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-9962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-30884.
When was CVE-2025-9962 published?: CVE-2025-9962 was published on 2025-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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