CVE-2025-6265: A path traversal vulnerability in the file_upload-cgi CGI program of Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware version 7.10(A
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Routine
HIGH 7.2MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE
CVE-2025-6265 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting nwa50ax firmware, nwa50ax pro firmware, nwa55axe firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A path traversal vulnerability in the file_upload-cgi CGI program of Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware version 7.10(ACGE.2) and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to access specific directories and delete files, such as the configuration file, on the affected device.
Why this priority
High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
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
zyxel nwa50ax firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 7.10\(abyw.1\)
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
zyxel nwa50ax pro firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 7.10\(acge.2\)
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
zyxel nwa55axe firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 7.10\(abzl.1\)
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
zyxel nwa90ax firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 7.10\(accv.1\)
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
zyxel nwa90ax pro firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 7.10\(acgf.2\)
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
zyxel nwa110ax firmware MITIGATE
Affected: <= 7.10\(abtg.1\)
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
Verify at the official sourceNVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page 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-2025-6265?
nwa50ax firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; nwa50ax pro firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; nwa55axe firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-6265 being exploited?
CVE-2025-6265 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-2025-6265 affect?
CVE-2025-6265 affects nwa50ax firmware, nwa50ax pro firmware, nwa55axe firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). A path traversal vulnerability in the file_upload-cgi CGI program of Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware version 7.10(ACGE.2) and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to access specific directories and delete f
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