What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-45492?

CVE-2025-45492 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.4%.

Which versions of Ex8000 Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-45492?

Organizations using Netgear EX8000 V1.0.0.126 face critical risk from CVE-2025-45492, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-45492?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-45492. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 5.4%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-45492?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Ex8000 Firmware CVE-2025-45492

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-05-06 cve@mitre.org

Netgear Command Injection Ex8000 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:40 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 13, 2025 - 20:19 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 06, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Netgear EX8000 V1.0.0.126 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the Iface parameter in the action_wireless function.

AnalysisAI

Netgear EX8000 V1.0.0.126 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the Iface parameter in the action_wireless function. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. Netgear EX8000 V1.0.0.126 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the Iface parameter in the action_wireless function. Affected products include: Netgear Ex8000 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.