CVE-2025-41281: Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-41281?

wf-500 firmware: upgrade to newer than 7.9.1.0_r2502171040. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-41281 being exploited?

CVE-2025-41281 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-41281 affect?

CVE-2025-41281 affects wf-500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Waterfall WF-500 RX Host in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows attackers with access to the TX Host

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-41281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting wf-500 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Waterfall WF-500 RX Host in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows attackers with access to the TX Host to execute code on the RX Host when a MySQL connector is configured.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-05-29
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): Nozomi Networks Inc. · Vendor: waterfall-security

Last updated 2026-07-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-29 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-21 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

waterfall-security wf-500 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.9.1.0_r2502171040

Fixed in: newer than 7.9.1.0_r2502171040

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2025-41281?

wf-500 firmware: upgrade to newer than 7.9.1.0_r2502171040. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-41281 being exploited?

CVE-2025-41281 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-2025-41281 affect?

CVE-2025-41281 affects wf-500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Waterfall WF-500 RX Host in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows attackers with access to the TX Host

How urgent is CVE-2025-41281?

Priority 38/100. High severity

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

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