PatchTheCVECVE-2025-24912: hostapd fails to process crafted RADIUS packets properly
CVE-2025-24912 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting hostapd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
hostapd fails to process crafted RADIUS packets properly. When hostapd authenticates wi-fi devices with RADIUS authentication, an attacker in the position between the hostapd and the RADIUS server may inject crafted RADIUS packets and force RADIUS authentications to fail.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.7 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-826 |
| Published | 2025-03-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-24912?
hostapd: upgrade to newer than 2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-24912 being exploited?
CVE-2025-24912 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-24912 affect?
CVE-2025-24912 affects hostapd. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). hostapd fails to process crafted RADIUS packets properly. When hostapd authenticates wi-fi devices with RADIUS authentication, an attacker in the position between the hostapd and the RADIUS server may inject crafted RADIUS packets and force
How urgent is CVE-2025-24912?
Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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