PatchTheCVECVE-2025-45857: EDIMAX CV7428NS v1.20 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the command pa
CVE-2025-45857 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cv-7428ns firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
EDIMAX CV7428NS v1.20 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the command parameter in the mp function.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2025-05-13 |
| 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-2025-45857?
cv-7428ns firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-45857 being exploited?
CVE-2025-45857 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-2025-45857 affect?
CVE-2025-45857 affects cv-7428ns firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). EDIMAX CV7428NS v1.20 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the command parameter in the mp function.
How urgent is CVE-2025-45857?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action