CVE-2025-63208: An issue was discovered in bridgetech VB288 Objective QoE Content Extractor, firmware version 5.6.0-8, allowin

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2025-63208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting vb288 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in bridgetech VB288 Objective QoE Content Extractor, firmware version 5.6.0-8, allowing attackers to gain sensitive information such as administrator passwords via the /probe/core/setup/passwd endpoint.

Why this priority

High 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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2025-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bridgetech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bridgetech vb288 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 5.6.0-8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.6.0-8

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-2025-63208?

vb288 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-63208 being exploited?

CVE-2025-63208 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-2025-63208 affect?

CVE-2025-63208 affects vb288 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in bridgetech VB288 Objective QoE Content Extractor, firmware version 5.6.0-8, allowing attackers to gain sensitive information such as administrator passwords via the /probe/core/setup/passwd endpoint.

How urgent is CVE-2025-63208?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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