SecuriTricks - CVE-2025-6265

Description

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zyxel	Nwa50ax Pro	<7.10(ACGE.2)

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	zyxel	nwa50ax_pro	<7.10(ACGE.2)	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-aps-07-15-2025

CVSS Score

7.2 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: HIGH
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: July 15, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified: July 15, 2025, 1:14 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

security@zyxel.com.tw

CVE-2025-6265