CVE-2025-25736: Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9260 RSU LEO v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 were discovered to contai
CVE-2025-25736 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ris-9160 firmware, ris-9260 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9260 RSU LEO v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 were discovered to contain Android Debug Bridge (ADB) pre-installed (/mnt/c3platpersistent/opt/platform-tools/adb) and enabled by default, allowing unauthenticated root shell access to the cellular modem via the default 'kapsch' user.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2025-08-26 |
| 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-2025-25736?
ris-9160 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; ris-9260 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-25736 being exploited?
CVE-2025-25736 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-2025-25736 affect?
CVE-2025-25736 affects ris-9160 firmware, ris-9260 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9260 RSU LEO v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 were discovered to contain Android Debug Bridge (ADB) pre-installed (/mnt/c3platpersistent/opt/platform-tools/adb) and enabled by default, allowing unauthe
How urgent is CVE-2025-25736?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
Related CVEs
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