Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-15044, affects multiple Tenda products. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain complete control of a vulnerable device by sending a specially crafted request, posing a significant risk of network compromise, data theft, and further internal attacks. A public exploit for this vulnerability is available, increasing the likelihood of active attacks.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15044

Affected Software: Tenda Multiple Products

Affected Versions: Tenda WH450 version 1.0.0.18 is confirmed to be affected. See vendor advisory for a complete list of all impacted products and versions.

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in the web management interface of affected Tenda devices. An unauthenticated attacker can send a malicious HTTP POST request to the /goform/NatStaticSetting endpoint. By supplying an overly long string in the page argument of this request, the attacker can overwrite the program's execution stack, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web server process, which is typically root on these embedded devices.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain complete administrative control over the affected network device. The potential consequences include interception of all network traffic, modification of network configuration to redirect users to malicious sites, launching attacks against other devices on the internal network, and incorporating the compromised device into a botnet for use in larger attacks like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). This poses a severe risk to data confidentiality, integrity, and the availability of network services.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update affected Tenda products to the latest firmware version as recommended by the vendor. After patching, review device configurations and access logs for any signs of unauthorized access or modification that may have occurred prior to the update.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server access logs for anomalous requests to the /goform/NatStaticSetting file, specifically looking for POST requests with unusually long values for the page parameter. Network traffic should be monitored for unexpected outbound connections from the router, which could indicate a successful compromise.

Compensating Controls: If patching is not immediately possible, disable remote/WAN access to the device's web management interface. If remote administration is a business requirement, restrict access using a firewall or Access Control Lists (ACLs) to only trusted IP addresses. Deploying an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) with up-to-date signatures may also help detect and block exploitation attempts.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: true

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date, Dec 23, 2025, a functional public exploit is available. The availability of a public exploit significantly lowers the bar for attackers and increases the probability of widespread, automated attacks against vulnerable, internet-exposed devices.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, and the confirmed availability of a public exploit, this vulnerability requires immediate attention. Organizations must prioritize applying the vendor-supplied firmware updates to all affected Tenda devices, starting with those that are internet-facing. Although not currently listed on the CISA KEV, its characteristics make it a prime candidate for future inclusion, and it should be treated with the highest urgency.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in multiple Dia products that allows an attacker to create a deceptive pop-up window that appears to be a legitimate part of the application. This UI spoofing flaw can be used to facilitate sophisticated phishing attacks, potentially tricking users into disclosing sensitive information such as login credentials, leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15032

Affected Software: Dia Multiple Products

Affected Versions: All versions prior to version 1.

Vulnerability:
This vulnerability is an address bar or UI spoofing flaw. When the affected Dia software is prompted to open a new, custom-sized window (e.g., via a malicious link), it fails to display the standard "about:blank" indicator that signals an empty, uninitialized page. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious website that, when visited, launches a pop-up window without this security indicator. The attacker can then load their own phishing content into this window, making it appear as a legitimate login prompt or a trusted component of the original application. Because the user is not given the visual cue that the window is an untrusted frame, they are more likely to be deceived into entering sensitive information.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.4. Successful exploitation could lead to sophisticated phishing attacks against employees or customers, resulting in credential theft and unauthorized access to sensitive corporate or personal data. The potential consequences include data breaches, financial fraud, and significant reputational damage. If internal system credentials are stolen, the attacker could gain a foothold within the corporate network, escalating their privileges and leading to a more widespread compromise.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action:
Immediately apply the security updates released by the vendor (Dia) to all affected products to patch this vulnerability. After patching, it is crucial to monitor systems for any signs of attempted exploitation and review relevant access and application logs for suspicious activity preceding the patch deployment.

Proactive Monitoring:
Monitor endpoint security logs for unusual processes or network connections originating from the Dia application. Scrutinize web proxy and DNS logs for traffic from corporate assets to newly-registered or known malicious domains, which could be hosting the initial exploit code. Implement alerts for multiple failed login attempts that may follow a successful phishing attack.

Compensating Controls:
If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls to reduce risk:

• Conduct user awareness training to educate employees about the risks of phishing attacks and suspicious pop-up windows asking for credentials.
• Configure web filters to block known malicious websites and categories of sites known to host phishing content.
• If possible within the application's configuration, restrict the ability for external web content to launch custom-sized pop-up windows.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes:
As of January 18, 2026, there are no known public exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, the nature of UI spoofing vulnerabilities makes them attractive for phishing campaigns, and threat actors could develop exploit code with minimal effort to target organizations known to use vulnerable Dia products.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the High severity rating (CVSS 7.4) and the potential for targeted phishing attacks leading to credential compromise, it is strongly recommended that organizations prioritize the immediate deployment of the security updates provided by Dia. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, the risk of data exposure and unauthorized access is significant. Proactive patching and heightened user awareness are critical to mitigating this threat.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability exists in the User Profile Builder WordPress plugin that allows an unauthenticated attacker to reset the password for any user, including administrators, knowing only their username. Successful exploitation results in a complete account takeover, granting the attacker full control over the affected WordPress site, leading to potential data theft, website defacement, or further attacks.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15030

Affected Software: The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before Multiple Products

Affected Versions: Versions prior to 3.15.2

Vulnerability: The plugin contains a severe flaw in its password reset functionality. The process does not properly validate ownership of the account before allowing a password change. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by sending a few crafted requests to the password reset endpoint, targeting a known username. This bypasses the standard security mechanism, such as sending a confirmation link to the user's registered email, allowing the attacker to directly set a new password and subsequently log in to the compromised account.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exploitation could lead to a full compromise of the organization's website. An attacker gaining administrator-level access can steal sensitive user data, inject malicious code or malware, deface the website, disrupt business operations, and use the compromised server as a pivot point for further attacks on the internal network. The potential consequences include significant reputational damage, financial loss, and regulatory penalties related to data breaches.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before Multiple Products to the latest version. Specifically, organizations must upgrade to version 3.15.2 or a later version to patch this vulnerability. After updating, review all administrative user accounts and access logs for any signs of unauthorized password changes or suspicious login activity.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server access logs and WordPress security logs for an unusual volume of password reset requests, especially multiple attempts from a single IP address targeting different users. Scrutinize successful login events for administrator accounts, paying close attention to unfamiliar IP addresses, geolocations, or login times. Implement file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized changes to plugin or core WordPress files.

Compensating Controls: If patching is not immediately possible, consider the following controls:

• Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to block or rate-limit requests to the plugin's password reset endpoint.
• Temporarily disable the User Profile Builder plugin until it can be safely updated.
• Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all WordPress accounts, especially for administrators. This will prevent an attacker from logging in even if they successfully reset a password.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date of Feb 2, 2026, there is no known public exploit code available for this vulnerability. However, given the low complexity of the attack and the high impact, proof-of-concept exploits are expected to be developed and released by security researchers and threat actors in the near future. Organizations should anticipate that automated scanning for vulnerable instances will begin imminently.

Analyst Recommendation

Due to the critical severity (CVSS 9.8) and the ease of exploitation requiring no authentication, this vulnerability represents a clear and present danger to affected organizations. We strongly recommend that the required patch be applied immediately as the highest priority action. Although this CVE is not currently on the CISA KEV list, its characteristics make it a prime candidate for future inclusion and widespread exploitation. Organizations must act on the assumption that they are an active target and remediate this vulnerability without delay to prevent a complete website compromise.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-15029, has been discovered in Centreon Infra Monitoring. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system's database, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the monitoring infrastructure. Successful exploitation could result in data theft, modification of critical monitoring data, and unauthorized access to the network.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15029

Affected Software: Centreon Infra Monitoring

Affected Versions:

• 25.10.0 to 25.10.1
• 24.10.0 to 24.10.2
• 24.04.0 to 24.04.2

Vulnerability:
The vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL Injection flaw within the Awie export modules of Centreon Infra Monitoring. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into an SQL query. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can craft a malicious request to these modules, injecting arbitrary SQL commands that will be executed by the back-end database with the privileges of the application's database user. This can allow the attacker to read, modify, or delete any data in the database, and potentially escalate privileges to execute commands on the underlying operating system.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exploitation could have a severe impact on business operations. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive infrastructure monitoring data, network configurations, and potentially credentials stored within the Centreon database. Furthermore, by manipulating or deleting monitoring data and alerts, an attacker could disrupt IT operations, hide malicious activities, and cause significant diagnostic delays. A successful attack could lead to a full system compromise, data breach, operational downtime, and considerable reputational damage.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action:
Update Centreon Infra Monitoring to a patched version immediately. The vendor has released the following secure versions: 25.10.2, 24.10.3, and 24.04.3. After patching, monitor for any signs of exploitation attempts by reviewing web server and application access logs for suspicious activity targeting the Awie export modules.

Proactive Monitoring:
Implement enhanced monitoring of web server access logs for requests to Centreon endpoints, specifically looking for patterns indicative of SQL injection (e.g., UNION, SELECT, ' OR '1'='1, encoded SQL syntax). Monitor database logs for unusual or malformed queries originating from the Centreon application. Network traffic should be analyzed for anomalous connections or data exfiltration from the Centreon server.

Compensating Controls:
If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls to mitigate risk:

• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with a strict ruleset to detect and block SQL injection attacks against the Centreon web interface.
• Restrict network access to the Centreon application, allowing connections only from trusted IP addresses and internal management networks.
• If the Awie export module is not business-critical, consider disabling it as a temporary measure until the patch can be applied.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes:
As of Jan 5, 2026, there are no public proof-of-concept exploits or reports of this vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. However, given the critical severity (CVSS 9.8) and the fact that it is exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker, it is highly probable that threat actors will develop and deploy exploits rapidly. Organizations should assume this is an imminent threat.

Analyst Recommendation
Given the critical nature of this vulnerability, immediate action is required. We strongly recommend that all organizations using the affected versions of Centreon Infra Monitoring apply the vendor-supplied patches immediately to prevent potential compromise. This vulnerability represents a significant risk to the security and availability of your IT infrastructure. Although not currently listed on the CISA KEV list, its high impact and ease of exploitation make it a prime target for attackers, and patching should be treated as the highest priority.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability exists in the Centreon Infra Monitoring platform that allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass access controls and execute critical functions. This flaw, located in the Awie import module, could enable a remote attacker to take full control of the monitoring system, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, and further network compromise. Due to its high severity and the lack of required authentication, immediate remediation is strongly recommended.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15026

Affected Software: Centreon Infra Monitoring

Affected Versions:

• 25.10.0 to 25.10.1
• 24.10.0 to 24.10.2
• 24.04.0 to 24.04.2

Vulnerability:
The vulnerability is a Missing Authentication for a Critical Function within the centreon-awie (Awie import) module. This component fails to properly enforce authentication and authorization checks, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to access functionality that should be restricted to privileged users. By sending specially crafted requests to the vulnerable module's endpoints, an attacker can bypass Access Control Lists (ACLs) and perform high-privilege actions, such as importing or modifying monitoring configurations. This could be leveraged to disable security alerts, exfiltrate sensitive network data, or potentially achieve remote code execution on the server.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation could grant an attacker complete administrative control over the organization's IT monitoring infrastructure. The potential consequences include the attacker disabling critical alerts to hide other malicious activity, stealing sensitive configuration data (including credentials and network topology), or using the compromised Centreon server as a pivot point to launch further attacks against the internal network. This poses a significant risk of major data breaches, extended system downtime, and a complete loss of visibility into the health and security of the IT environment.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action:
Immediately update all affected Centreon Infra Monitoring instances to a patched version (25.10.2, 24.10.3, 24.04.3, or later) as recommended by the vendor. After patching, it is crucial to monitor for any signs of post-remediation exploitation attempts and thoroughly review historical access logs for indicators of compromise prior to the update.

Proactive Monitoring:

• Monitor web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx) access logs for suspicious requests to URLs associated with the centreon-awie module, particularly from unknown or external IP addresses.
• Audit the Centreon configuration for any unauthorized or unexpected changes to hosts, services, commands, or user accounts.
• Implement alerting for any modifications to critical Centreon configuration files on the server's file system.

Compensating Controls:
If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls to reduce risk:

• Restrict access to the Centreon web interface at the network level, allowing connections only from trusted IP addresses and subnets via a firewall.
• If the centreon-awie module is not essential for business operations, consider disabling it entirely.
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to inspect and block malicious traffic targeting the vulnerable module's endpoints.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes:
As of the publication date (Jan 5, 2026), there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the low complexity of exploitation (requiring no authentication), it is highly probable that threat actors will develop exploits in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical severity (CVSS 9.8) of this vulnerability, we strongly recommend that organizations prioritize the immediate patching of all affected Centreon Infra Monitoring systems. The lack of an authentication requirement makes it an attractive target for automated attacks. Although this CVE is not currently listed on the CISA KEV list, its characteristics make it a prime candidate for future inclusion. If patching cannot be performed immediately, the compensating controls outlined above should be implemented as a matter of urgency to limit exposure.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Optional Email plugin for WordPress, which allows unauthenticated attackers to take over any user account, including those with administrative privileges. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the affected website, enabling attackers to steal data, deface the site, or install malware. Immediate patching is required to mitigate this severe risk.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15018

Affected Software: The Optional Email plugin for WordPress

Affected Versions: All versions up to, and including, 1.3.11

Vulnerability: The vulnerability exists because a specific function within the plugin, intended for user registration, is improperly applied to the password reset process. The 'random_password' filter is not restricted to its intended context and affects the generation of password reset keys. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by initiating a password reset request for any user on the site and then supplying a known value as the password reset key, allowing them to bypass security checks, set a new password, and gain complete control over the victim's account.

Business Impact

Business Impact
This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exploitation by an unauthenticated attacker could lead to a full compromise of the WordPress site. The potential consequences include theft of sensitive customer or corporate data, website defacement, distribution of malware to site visitors, and reputational damage. An attacker with administrative access could also use the compromised website as a pivot point to launch further attacks against the organization's internal network, leading to significant financial and operational disruption.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update the Optional Email plugin for WordPress to the latest patched version as recommended by the vendor. After patching, it is crucial to review all user accounts, especially administrative accounts, for any unauthorized changes or suspicious activity. Review access logs for signs of exploitation attempts that may have occurred prior to the update.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server and application logs for an unusual number of password reset attempts, particularly from a single IP address targeting multiple accounts. Scrutinize logs for successful password resets followed by immediate logins from unfamiliar IP addresses or locations. Implement alerts for the creation of new administrative accounts or unexpected privilege changes to existing accounts.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, consider disabling the Optional Email plugin until it can be updated. Implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to block or alert on suspicious password reset requests can provide a layer of defense. Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all users, especially administrators, can also mitigate the risk by preventing an attacker from logging in even if they successfully reset a password.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of Jan 7, 2026, there are no known public exploits for this vulnerability. However, due to the critical severity (CVSS 9.8) and the low complexity of the attack, it is highly probable that proof-of-concept code will be developed and released publicly in the near future. Threat actors are expected to begin actively scanning for and exploiting this vulnerability as soon as it becomes widely known.

Analyst Recommendation

This vulnerability represents a severe and immediate threat to any organization using the affected plugin. An unauthenticated attacker can gain complete administrative control over a website with minimal effort. We strongly recommend that organizations apply the vendor-supplied patch to all affected systems immediately. Due to the high risk of full system compromise, this vulnerability should be treated as a top priority for remediation.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability has been identified in multiple products within the Enterprise Cloud Database developed by Ragic. This flaw involves a hard-coded cryptographic key that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security checks, generate valid login credentials, and gain unauthorized access to the system as any user, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15016

Affected Software: Enterprise Cloud Database developed by Ragic has a Multiple Products

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: The software contains a hard-coded, static cryptographic key used for security functions like generating authentication tokens or verifying user sessions. Because this key is fixed and embedded within the application, a remote, unauthenticated attacker can reverse-engineer the software to extract it. By possessing this key, the attacker can craft valid verification information to impersonate any legitimate user, including administrators, and gain full access to the database and application functions without needing a valid password.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation would grant an attacker complete control over the affected database systems. The potential consequences include unauthorized access to, and exfiltration of, sensitive or confidential data, data manipulation or deletion leading to loss of integrity, and complete system takeover. This could result in significant financial loss, severe reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and major operational disruption.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Organizations must immediately apply the security update provided by the vendor. The primary remediation is to upgrade all instances of Enterprise Cloud Database developed by Ragic has a Multiple Products to the latest patched version that resolves this hard-coded key vulnerability.

Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should actively monitor for signs of exploitation. This includes reviewing access logs for unusual or suspicious login patterns, such as successful logins from unknown IP addresses, multiple account logins from a single source, or access at atypical hours. Network traffic should be monitored for requests attempting to exploit this authentication bypass.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls to reduce risk:

• Restrict network access to the application's management interface to a trusted, internal IP range.
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to detect and block malicious authentication attempts targeting this vulnerability.
• Enforce strict egress filtering to prevent potential data exfiltration.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date of Dec 22, 2025, there are no known public exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. However, due to its critical severity and the simplicity of exploitation once the key is known, it is highly likely to be targeted by threat actors.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the potential for complete system compromise by an unauthenticated attacker, this vulnerability represents an immediate and severe threat to the organization. We strongly recommend that the vendor-supplied patch be applied as an emergency change to all affected systems without delay. Until patching is complete, the compensating controls listed above should be implemented to mitigate risk. Although not yet on the CISA KEV list, vulnerabilities of this nature are prime candidates for future inclusion and widespread exploitation.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in Enterprise Cloud Database products developed by Ragic. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-15015, allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely read any file on the affected server. Successful exploitation could lead to the theft of sensitive data, such as system credentials, configuration files, and proprietary information, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality and system integrity.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15015

Affected Software: Enterprise Multiple Products

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: The vulnerability is a Relative Path Traversal (also known as Directory Traversal) within the Enterprise Cloud Database. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted request to the server that includes path traversal sequences (e.g., ../). The application fails to properly sanitize this input, allowing the attacker to navigate outside of the intended web root directory and access arbitrary files on the server's file system, leading to an Arbitrary File Read condition.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. Exploitation by an unauthenticated attacker could have severe business consequences, including the exposure of highly sensitive data like customer information, intellectual property, application source code, and credentials stored in configuration files. This data breach could lead to significant financial loss, regulatory fines for non-compliance with data protection standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), reputational damage, and could serve as a foothold for further attacks on the organization's network.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary remediation is to apply the security updates provided by the vendor immediately across all affected systems. After patching, organizations should proactively review web server and application access logs for any signs of exploitation attempts that may have occurred prior to the update.

Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should configure monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. This includes searching web server access logs for requests containing path traversal character sequences such as ../, ..%2f, %2e%2e/, and their variants. Monitor for unusual outbound network traffic from affected servers, which could indicate data exfiltration, and set up alerts for unexpected file access by the web server's user account.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block path traversal attacks. Additionally, enforce strict file system permissions (principle of least privilege) for the user account running the web application to limit its access to only essential files and directories, thereby reducing the impact of a potential breach.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 22, 2025, there are no known public exploits available for this vulnerability. However, path traversal is a well-understood vulnerability class, and proof-of-concept exploits can be developed with relative ease by threat actors. This vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high CVSS score of 7.5 and the ability for unauthenticated attackers to remotely access sensitive files, this vulnerability presents a significant risk and should be remediated with high priority. Organizations are strongly urged to apply the vendor-supplied security patches immediately to all affected products. Although not currently on the CISA KEV list, the simplicity of exploitation means that organizations should not delay action. If patching is delayed, the implementation of compensating controls such as a WAF is critical to mitigate immediate risk.

Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-15010, has been discovered in multiple Tenda products. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw over the network to gain complete control of an affected device, potentially leading to network traffic interception, unauthorized access to the internal network, or use of the device in a botnet. Immediate patching is required due to the vulnerability's high severity and the public availability of exploit code.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15010

Affected Software: A vulnerability has been found in Tenda Multiple Products

Affected Versions: Tenda WH450 version 1.0.0.18 is confirmed vulnerable. Other Tenda products may also be affected; see vendor advisory for a complete list.

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow within the web management interface of affected Tenda devices. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the /goform/SafeUrlFilter endpoint. By providing an overly long string in the page argument of this request, the attacker can overwrite the program's execution stack, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web server process, which is typically root on these embedded devices.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to take complete administrative control of the affected networking device. This could lead to severe business consequences, including the interception of sensitive network traffic, unauthorized access to internal network resources, deployment of malware, and the ability to use the compromised device as a pivot point for further attacks. The device could also be co-opted into a botnet for use in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, potentially causing reputational damage and service disruption.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update A vulnerability has been found in Tenda Multiple Products to the latest version. The primary remediation is to apply the firmware updates provided by the vendor immediately to all affected devices. After patching, monitor for any signs of exploitation attempts by reviewing access logs for anomalous activity.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement network and log monitoring to detect exploitation attempts. Specifically, monitor for inbound HTTP requests to the /goform/SafeUrlFilter URI. Alert on requests containing an unusually long value for the page parameter. Monitor for unexpected outbound connections from Tenda devices, which could indicate a successful compromise.

Compensating Controls: If patching cannot be performed immediately, restrict access to the device's web management interface from the internet. If remote management is necessary, place it behind a VPN or a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured with rules to block malicious requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint. Network segmentation should be used to limit the "blast radius" should a device become compromised, preventing it from accessing critical internal systems.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: true

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date, Dec 22, 2025, a proof-of-concept exploit for this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. This significantly lowers the bar for attackers and increases the likelihood of widespread, opportunistic exploitation. Organizations should assume that active scanning and exploitation attempts are imminent or already underway.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the potential for remote, unauthenticated code execution, and the availability of a public exploit, this vulnerability poses an immediate and severe threat. It is strongly recommended that organizations prioritize the deployment of vendor-supplied firmware updates to all affected Tenda devices without delay. If patching is not immediately feasible, implement the suggested compensating controls, particularly restricting all external access to the management interface. Although not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, its characteristics make it a prime candidate for future inclusion, and it should be treated with the highest urgency.

Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-15007, exists in multiple Tenda products. The flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to take complete control of an affected device by sending a specially crafted web request, posing a severe risk to network security and data confidentiality.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15007

Affected Software: Tenda Multiple Products

Affected Versions: Tenda WH450 version 1.0.0.18 is confirmed to be affected. See vendor advisory for a complete list of specific affected products and versions.

Vulnerability: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Request Handler component of the device's firmware. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted HTTP request to the /goform/L7Im endpoint with an overly long value in the page argument. This overflows the buffer on the stack, allowing the attacker to overwrite critical program data and achieve arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web server process, typically root.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain full administrative control over the affected network device. This could lead to severe consequences, including the interception of all network traffic, unauthorized access to the internal network, deployment of malware, or using the compromised device as part of a larger botnet for launching DDoS attacks. The risk to business operations, data confidentiality, and network integrity is exceptionally high.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately apply the latest firmware updates provided by Tenda to all affected devices. If updates are not yet available, restrict access to the device's management interface from the internet. After patching, monitor for any signs of compromise that may have occurred prior to remediation.

Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should actively monitor network logs for inbound HTTP requests targeting the /goform/L7Im endpoint. Specifically, look for requests with unusually long or malformed data in the page parameter. Monitor affected devices for unusual outbound traffic, unexpected reboots, or high CPU usage, which could indicate a successful compromise.

Compensating Controls: If patching is not immediately possible, implement the following controls:

• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) with rules to block malicious requests to the /goform/L7Im path.
• Restrict access to the device's web administration interface to a trusted internal management network only.
• Segment the network to isolate the Tenda device, limiting the potential impact of a compromise on other critical systems.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: true

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date, Dec 22, 2025, a functional exploit for this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. This significantly increases the likelihood of active, widespread exploitation by various threat actors. Due to the simplicity of the attack, it is expected that automated scanning and exploitation attempts will begin immediately.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical severity (CVSS 9.8), remote exploitability, and the public availability of an exploit, this vulnerability represents an immediate and severe threat to the organization. All affected Tenda devices must be identified and patched on an emergency basis. Due to the high probability of active exploitation, this vulnerability should be treated with the highest priority, equivalent to a CISA KEV directive, to prevent a full network compromise.

Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-15006, affects multiple Tenda products. The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take complete control of a vulnerable device by sending a specially crafted request. Given that a public exploit is available, immediate action is required to prevent device compromise, which could lead to network breaches or the device being co-opted into a botnet.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15006

Affected Software: A weakness has been identified in Tenda Multiple Products

Affected Versions: Tenda WH450 version 1.0.0.18 is confirmed vulnerable. See vendor advisory for a complete list of affected products and versions.

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow within the HTTP Request Handler component of the device's firmware. Specifically, the /goform/CheckTools function does not properly validate the length of the ipaddress parameter in incoming HTTP requests. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by sending a request with an overly long string in the ipaddress parameter, overflowing the stack buffer, overwriting the return address, and achieving arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web server process.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation would result in a complete compromise of the affected Tenda device, granting the attacker full administrative control. This could lead to severe consequences, including the interception of sensitive network traffic, unauthorized access to the internal network, using the device as a pivot point for further attacks, or incorporating it into a botnet for use in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. The risk to data confidentiality, integrity, and network availability is significant.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update A weakness has been identified in Tenda Multiple Products to the latest version. Prioritize patching for all internet-facing devices immediately. After patching, monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs for any suspicious requests targeting the /goform/CheckTools endpoint.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server and network logs for HTTP requests to the /goform/CheckTools endpoint containing an abnormally long ipaddress parameter. Implement Intrusion Detection System (IDS) rules to detect and alert on exploit signatures for CVE-2025-15006. Monitor for unusual outbound traffic from Tenda devices, which could indicate a successful compromise and command-and-control communication.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict access to the device's web management interface from the internet. If remote administration is required, ensure it is only accessible via a secure VPN connection. Implement network segmentation to isolate the devices and limit an attacker's ability to move laterally across the network if a device is compromised. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) may be configured to block malicious requests to the vulnerable endpoint.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: true

Analyst Notes: As of Dec 22, 2025, a proof-of-concept exploit for this vulnerability has been made publicly available. The existence of a public exploit significantly increases the likelihood of active attacks by a wide range of threat actors. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, its critical severity and the availability of an exploit make it a high-priority target for remediation.

Analyst Recommendation
Given the critical severity (CVSS 9.8) and the public availability of an exploit, this vulnerability poses an immediate and severe threat to the organization. We strongly recommend that all affected Tenda products are updated to the latest firmware version without delay, prioritizing internet-facing systems. The lack of CISA KEV status should not reduce the urgency of this action. Organizations should assume active targeting and apply the recommended remediation and monitoring controls to prevent a full device and potential network compromise.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability exists in the FS Registration Password plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to change the password of any user, including administrators. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete takeover of the affected website, resulting in data theft, service disruption, and significant reputational damage. Immediate patching is required to mitigate this high-risk threat.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15001

Affected Software: The FS Registration Password plugin for WordPress

Affected Versions: All versions up to, and including, 1.0.1

Vulnerability: The plugin contains a critical security flaw in its password update functionality. It fails to properly authenticate or validate a user's identity before processing a password change request. An unauthenticated attacker can submit a password change request for an arbitrary user account by simply knowing their username. The plugin will process this request without any verification, allowing the attacker to set a new password and gain full access to that user's account, including high-privileged administrator accounts.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the organization's WordPress site. An attacker gaining administrative access can steal sensitive user data, deface the website, install malware to attack site visitors, or use the server for malicious activities like hosting phishing campaigns. The potential consequences include severe financial loss, regulatory fines for data breaches, loss of customer trust, and lasting damage to the brand's reputation.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update the 'FS Registration Password' plugin for WordPress to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. After patching, review all user accounts, especially administrator accounts, for any unauthorized password changes or suspicious activity.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server access logs for unusual POST requests to the plugin's password change endpoints, especially from unknown IP addresses. Implement security monitoring to detect and alert on unauthorized logins, unexpected creation of new administrator accounts, or modifications to core website files.

Compensating Controls: If patching is not immediately possible, disable and uninstall the 'FS Registration Password' plugin as a temporary measure. Alternatively, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block access to the vulnerable password change function. Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all WordPress users can also add a layer of protection against account takeover, even if a password is compromised.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of Jan 6, 2026, there are no known public exploits targeting this vulnerability, and it is not listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. However, due to the critical severity and the simplicity of exploitation, it is highly likely that threat actors will develop and deploy exploits in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the risk of complete system compromise, this vulnerability poses an immediate and severe threat. Organizations must treat this as a top-priority security issue. The recommended course of action is to apply the vendor-supplied patch to all affected WordPress sites without delay. Until patching is complete, apply the suggested compensating controls, such as disabling the plugin, to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Branda plugin for WordPress, which allows unauthenticated attackers to change the password of any user on an affected website, including administrators. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete site takeover, resulting in data theft, website defacement, or the distribution of malware. Immediate patching is required to mitigate this high-risk threat.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14998

Affected Software: The Branda plugin for WordPress

Affected Versions: All versions up to, and including, 3.4.24

Vulnerability: The vulnerability exists because the password update functionality within the Branda plugin does not properly verify the identity of the user initiating the password change request. An unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the vulnerable function, targeting a specific user account (e.g., by username or user ID) and providing a new password. The plugin processes this request without any authentication or authorization checks, overwriting the legitimate user's password and allowing the attacker to log in and take full control of the account.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exploitation could have a devastating impact on the business. An attacker who gains administrative access can steal sensitive customer or business data, inject malicious code, use the website for phishing campaigns, or completely destroy the site's content and backups. This can lead to significant financial loss, severe reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and potential legal or regulatory penalties for data breaches.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update the Branda plugin for WordPress to the latest version available from the vendor (any version after 3.4.24). After patching, review all user accounts, especially administrative accounts, for any unauthorized password changes or suspicious activity. Monitor access logs for any signs of exploitation attempts that may have occurred prior to the update.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or repeated POST requests to password update endpoints, particularly from unexpected IP addresses. Implement alerts for password changes on high-privilege accounts. Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected logins, user creations, or plugin modifications that could indicate a successful compromise.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, consider the following temporary measures:

• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to block malicious requests targeting the vulnerable password change function.
• Temporarily disable the Branda plugin until it can be safely updated. Note that this may impact site functionality.
• Restrict access to the WordPress login and admin dashboard (/wp-admin/) to trusted IP addresses only.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date of Jan 2, 2026, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the ease of exploitation and the critical impact, it is highly likely that threat actors will develop exploits and begin scanning for vulnerable systems in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the potential for a complete system compromise by an unauthenticated attacker, this vulnerability represents an immediate and severe risk to the organization. We strongly recommend that all systems running the affected Branda plugin be patched with the highest priority. Although this CVE is not currently listed on the CISA KEV list, its characteristics make it a prime target for widespread exploitation. Organizations should assume they are being targeted and act immediately to apply the vendor-supplied update and investigate for any signs of compromise.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in the BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files on the server, which could lead to a complete website outage, data loss, or the removal of critical security configurations. Organizations using this plugin are at significant risk of operational disruption and should take immediate action to remediate.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14997

Affected Software: BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types plugin for WordPress

Affected Versions: All versions up to, and including, 1.0

Vulnerability: The vulnerability exists within the delete_field function of the plugin. This function fails to properly validate the file paths provided in user-supplied input. An authenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious request containing path traversal sequences (e.g., ../../) to target and delete files outside of the plugin's intended directories. This could allow for the deletion of critical WordPress core files (such as wp-config.php), web server configuration files (.htaccess), or any other file the web server process has permission to delete.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.2. Successful exploitation could have a significant business impact, including a complete Denial of Service (DoS) if core application files are deleted, rendering the website inaccessible. The deletion of configuration files could disable security controls, potentially exposing the site to further attacks. The loss of critical data or media files could result in financial costs for restoration, damage to the organization's reputation, and disruption of business operations that rely on the website's availability and integrity.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update the "BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types" plugin to the latest patched version provided by the vendor. If this plugin is not critical to business operations, the recommended course of action is to deactivate and completely remove it to eliminate the attack surface.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement monitoring of web server access logs for suspicious POST requests targeting the plugin's administrative functions, specifically looking for path traversal payloads (../, %2e%2e/) within the request parameters. A File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solution should be deployed to immediately alert on any unauthorized deletions or modifications to WordPress core files and sensitive configuration files.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block path traversal attacks. Additionally, enforce least-privilege file permissions on the web server to restrict the web process user from deleting critical system or application files outside of its designated directories. Restrict access to the WordPress administrative dashboard to trusted IP addresses only.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of January 6, 2026, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or observed in-the-wild attacks targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the nature of path traversal flaws, it is highly likely that a functional exploit could be developed with minimal effort by security researchers or malicious actors.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high severity rating (CVSS 7.2) and the potential for a complete site takedown, it is strongly recommended that organizations treat this vulnerability as a high priority. All administrators should immediately identify WordPress instances running the "BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types" plugin and apply the necessary updates without delay. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV list, its potential for destructive impact warrants immediate attention and remediation.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability exists in the "AS Password Field In Default Registration Form" WordPress plugin that allows any unauthenticated person on the internet to change the password for any user on an affected website, including administrators. Successful exploitation results in a complete account takeover, granting the attacker full control over the compromised website, posing a severe risk of data theft, defacement, and further attacks.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14996

Affected Software: The AS Password Field In Default Registration Form plugin for WordPress

Affected Versions: All versions up to, and including, 2.0.0

Vulnerability: The plugin's password update functionality fails to perform any authentication or authorization checks to verify the identity of the user initiating a password change. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a specific web request targeting a user's account (e.g., by username or user ID) and submit a new password. The vulnerable plugin will process this request without validation, effectively overwriting the legitimate user's password and allowing the attacker to log in and take full control of the account.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exploitation can lead to a complete compromise of the organization's WordPress site. An attacker gaining administrator-level access can steal sensitive data (including customer information), deface the website, inject malicious code to attack site visitors, use the server for malicious activities (like hosting phishing sites or malware), and cause significant reputational and financial damage. The direct impact is a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the affected website and its data.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update "The AS Password Field In Default Registration Form" plugin to the latest version available (a version later than 2.0.0). After patching, conduct a thorough review of all user accounts, particularly those with administrative privileges, to identify and revert any unauthorized password changes or suspicious activity.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server and application logs for unusual POST requests related to user profile or password updates, especially from unknown IP addresses. Scrutinize logs for multiple, rapid password change attempts against different users. Set up alerts for the creation of new administrative accounts or unexpected changes to user roles and permissions.

Compensating Controls: If patching is not immediately possible, disable and deactivate the plugin until it can be updated. If the plugin is business-critical and cannot be disabled, deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to specifically block the malicious request pattern used to exploit the password change function. Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all administrative users can also serve as a critical mitigating control, as a compromised password alone would not be sufficient to gain access.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: False

Analyst Notes: As of Jan 6, 2026, there are no known public exploits for this vulnerability. However, due to the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the simplicity of the attack vector (unauthenticated password change), it is highly probable that a functional proof-of-concept exploit will be developed and released publicly in the near future. Threat actors are expected to begin actively scanning for and exploiting vulnerable instances of this plugin as soon as it becomes widely known.

Analyst Recommendation

This vulnerability represents a critical and immediate threat to any organization using the affected plugin. We strongly recommend that administrators apply the security update provided by the vendor as their highest priority. Due to the ease of exploitation, organizations should assume they are being targeted and perform a compromise assessment to search for signs of unauthorized access. Although this CVE is not currently on the CISA KEV list, its severe impact and low attack complexity make it a prime candidate for future inclusion, underscoring the urgency for immediate remediation.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-14995, has been discovered in multiple products from the vendor "has". Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to take complete control of affected systems, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, or further unauthorized access into the corporate network. Organizations are urged to apply vendor-provided security updates immediately to mitigate this significant risk.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14995

Affected Software: has Multiple Products

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a critical command injection flaw within the web-based management interface of the affected products. An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the device can send a specially crafted HTTP request containing arbitrary commands to a specific API endpoint. The system fails to properly sanitize this input, executing the commands with root-level privileges, which results in a complete system compromise.

Business Impact

This vulnerability presents a significant threat to the business, categorized as High severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. Exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the affected device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Potential consequences include the exfiltration of sensitive data, installation of malware or ransomware, disruption of network services, and the use of the compromised device as a pivot point to launch further attacks against the internal network. Such an incident could result in substantial financial loss, operational downtime, and reputational damage.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary and most effective remediation is to apply the security updates provided by the vendor immediately. System administrators should consult the vendor's security advisory for CVE-2025-14995 to identify the correct patch for their specific product and version. After patching, verify that the update was successfully installed.

Proactive Monitoring: Organizations should actively monitor for signs of compromise. Review web server access logs on affected devices for unusual or malformed requests, especially those targeting the management interface from untrusted IP addresses. Monitor network traffic for unexpected outbound connections originating from the affected devices, which could indicate a successful compromise.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following compensating controls to reduce the attack surface:

• Restrict access to the device's management interface using a firewall or network segmentation, allowing connections only from a trusted and isolated management network.
• Deploy an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) with signatures capable of detecting and blocking command injection attempts.
• Disable the web management interface if it is not essential for business operations.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 22, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the high severity and relative simplicity of exploiting command injection flaws, it is highly probable that a public exploit will be developed and released in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability poses a critical risk and should be remediated with the highest priority. Although CVE-2025-14995 is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, its severity makes it a prime candidate for future inclusion. We strongly recommend that all organizations identify affected assets and apply the vendor-supplied patches immediately. If patching cannot be performed right away, the compensating controls outlined above must be implemented as an urgent temporary measure.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in Tenda FH1201 and FH1206 wireless routers, identified as CVE-2025-14994. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain complete control over the affected devices. Successful exploitation could lead to network traffic interception, denial of service, or using the compromised device to launch further attacks against the internal network.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14994

Affected Software: Tenda FH1201 and FH1206

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: The vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow within the web management interface of the affected routers. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted POST request containing an overly long string to a specific function in the device's web server. This action overwrites the stack, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system.

Business Impact

This vulnerability presents a significant risk to the organization, categorized as a High severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. A successful exploit would grant an attacker complete administrative control over the network device. This could lead to severe consequences, including the interception of sensitive data traversing the network, deployment of malware, denial of service against critical network infrastructure, and using the compromised router as a pivot point to attack other internal assets. The potential business impact includes data breaches, operational disruption, and reputational damage.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary remediation is to apply the security updates provided by the vendor immediately. All vulnerable Tenda FH1201 and FH1206 devices must be identified and patched. After patching, administrators should review device access logs for any signs of compromise or unusual activity preceding the update.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor network traffic for anomalous POST requests directed at the routers' web management interface. System administrators should also monitor for any unexpected outbound connections originating from the routers themselves. Reviewing web server logs on the devices for malformed requests or error messages can help detect attempted or successful exploitation.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, access to the device's web management interface should be strictly limited. Ensure the management interface is not exposed to the internet and is only accessible from a secure, isolated management network segment. Implement firewall rules to block all untrusted access to the device's administrative ports (e.g., TCP 80, 443).

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: true

Analyst Notes: As of December 21, 2025, proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code has been publicly released. While there are no confirmed reports of widespread exploitation in the wild at this time, the availability of a public PoC significantly increases the likelihood of attacks by a broad range of threat actors.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high CVSS score of 8.8, the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, and the public availability of PoC code, this vulnerability requires immediate attention. Although not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, its characteristics make it a prime candidate for future inclusion. We strongly recommend that organizations prioritize the immediate patching of all affected Tenda devices. If patching cannot be performed immediately, the compensating controls outlined above, particularly restricting all external access to the management interface, must be implemented as a critical interim measure.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-14993 with a CVSS score of 8.8, has been discovered in Tenda networking products, specifically the Tenda AC18 router. Exploitation of this flaw could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain complete control of an affected device. This could lead to a full network compromise, data theft, and service disruption, posing a significant risk to the organization.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14993

Affected Software: Tenda AC18

Affected Versions: Tenda AC18 firmware version 15.x. See vendor advisory for a complete list of affected products and versions.

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in the web management interface of the Tenda AC18 router. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted HTTP request containing an overly long string to a specific parameter handled by the device's web server. This action overwrites the program's execution stack, allowing the attacker to redirect the flow of execution and run arbitrary code with the privileges of the root user on the device.

Business Impact

This is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical risk to the business. A successful exploit would grant an attacker full administrative control over the compromised network device. This could lead to severe consequences, including the interception and theft of sensitive data passing through the network, man-in-the-middle attacks to redirect traffic, and using the device as a pivot point to launch further attacks against the internal network. Additionally, the compromised router could be co-opted into a botnet for use in larger-scale attacks, leading to reputational damage and potential service disruptions.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately apply the security updates released by the vendor (Tenda) to all affected devices. Prioritize patching for devices with management interfaces exposed to the internet. Concurrently, begin monitoring for signs of exploitation and review system and access logs for any anomalous activity related to the web management interface.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor firewall and router logs for unusual or malformed HTTP requests directed at the device's management interface. Network security teams should watch for unexpected outbound connections from routers to unknown IP addresses, which could indicate a command-and-control (C2) channel. Configure network monitoring tools to alert on signatures associated with this CVE as they become available.

Compensating Controls: If patching is not immediately possible, disable remote/WAN access to the device's management interface to limit exposure. Access should be restricted to a trusted, internal management network. Implement network segmentation to isolate the router from critical internal assets, thereby limiting the potential impact of a compromise.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 21, 2025, there are no known public exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, given the high CVSS score and the critical impact of a successful exploit (remote code execution), it is highly probable that proof-of-concept code will be developed and released by security researchers or threat actors in the near future. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Analyst Recommendation

This vulnerability represents a significant and immediate risk to the organization's network security. Due to the high severity (CVSS 8.8) and the potential for complete device compromise by an unauthenticated attacker, immediate action is required. We strongly recommend that all affected Tenda devices be patched immediately, following the vendor's guidance. Although this vulnerability is not yet known to be actively exploited in the wild, its severity makes it a prime target for future attacks. Proactive remediation is critical to prevent a potential network breach.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in multiple Tenda products, including the Tenda AC18 router. This flaw could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to take complete control of affected devices, potentially leading to network breaches, data theft, or disruption of services. Organizations are urged to apply vendor-provided security updates immediately to mitigate this critical risk.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14992

Affected Software: Tenda Multiple Products (including Tenda AC18)

Affected Versions: Tenda AC18 firmware version 15. See vendor advisory for a complete list of affected products and versions.

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in the web management interface of affected Tenda devices. An unauthenticated attacker on the same network can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request with an overly long parameter to a specific configuration endpoint. Successful exploitation overflows the buffer, allowing the attacker to overwrite the return address on the stack and achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges on the device.

Business Impact

This vulnerability presents a significant risk to the organization, reflected by its High severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the network perimeter security. An attacker could intercept sensitive network traffic, pivot to attack other internal systems, install persistent backdoors, or use the compromised device as part of a botnet for launching denial-of-service attacks. The potential consequences include loss of data confidentiality and integrity, disruption of business operations, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary remediation is to apply the security updates provided by the vendor immediately. System administrators should identify all affected devices within the environment and schedule a maintenance window to deploy the patched firmware. Following the update, review device access logs for any signs of compromise that may have occurred prior to patching.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring of network traffic to and from affected devices. Look for unusual or unauthorized outbound connections, spikes in traffic volume, and anomalous requests in web server logs targeting the device's management interface. Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDS/NIPS) should be updated with signatures that can detect exploitation attempts related to this CVE.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following compensating controls to reduce the risk of exploitation:

• Restrict access to the device's web management interface to a dedicated and trusted management network.
• Disable remote (WAN-side) administration capabilities entirely.
• Implement network segmentation to isolate the device and limit an attacker's ability to move laterally if the device is compromised.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 21, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, given the high severity score and the nature of the flaw, it is highly probable that security researchers and threat actors will develop exploit code in the near future. The vulnerability is not currently listed on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Analyst Recommendation

Due to the critical nature of this vulnerability (CVSS 8.8), we strongly recommend that organizations prioritize the immediate patching of all affected Tenda devices. The potential for a complete network compromise by an unauthenticated attacker represents an unacceptable risk. If patching cannot be performed immediately, the compensating controls outlined above, particularly restricting access to the management interface, must be implemented as an urgent temporary measure. Although not yet known to be exploited in the wild, vulnerabilities of this severity are prime targets for attackers and should be remediated with the highest priority.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity security flaw has been identified in the Campcodes Complete Online Beauty Parlor Management System. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive customer and business data, and disruption of services. Organizations using the affected software are urged to apply the vendor-provided security patch immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14990

Affected Software: Campcodes Complete Online Beauty Parlor Management System

Affected Versions: 1.0

Vulnerability: The vulnerability is a SQL Injection flaw within a web-facing component of the management system. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted request to the application's login or search functionalities. By embedding malicious SQL commands into user-supplied input fields, an attacker can bypass authentication controls, exfiltrate sensitive information from the underlying database (such as customer PII, appointment details, and financial records), or in some cases, execute arbitrary commands on the database server.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.3. Successful exploitation could have a significant negative impact on business operations and reputation. The primary risks include the compromise and public disclosure of sensitive customer personal identifiable information (PII) and payment data, leading to regulatory fines (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and loss of customer trust. Furthermore, an attacker could manipulate or delete business-critical data, such as appointment schedules and sales records, causing direct operational and financial disruption.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary remediation is to apply the security updates provided by the vendor immediately across all affected instances. After patching, it is critical to monitor for any signs of exploitation that may have occurred prior to the update by thoroughly reviewing application and database access logs for suspicious activity.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring of web server and database logs. Specifically, look for unusual or malformed SQL queries, multiple failed login attempts from a single IP address, and web requests containing SQL keywords (e.g., SELECT, UNION, '--, OR 1=1). Utilize a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block common SQL injection attack patterns.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, organizations should implement compensating controls to reduce the risk. Deploy a WAF with strict rules to filter malicious SQL syntax from incoming web traffic. Restrict access to the application's management interface to trusted IP addresses only. Ensure the application's database user account has the minimum necessary privileges to function, preventing broader system compromise if the database is breached.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 22, 2025, there is no known publicly available exploit code, and there are no reports of this vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. However, given the nature of SQL Injection flaws, threat actors can quickly develop exploits, and the situation could change rapidly.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high severity (CVSS 7.3) and the potential for significant data compromise, it is strongly recommended that organizations prioritize the immediate deployment of the vendor-supplied patch. Although there is no current evidence of active exploitation, the risk of sensitive data exposure is substantial. Organizations should treat this as a critical priority and follow the remediation and monitoring steps outlined in this report to protect their systems, data, and reputation.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in the Campcodes Complete Online Beauty Parlor Management System. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially exposing sensitive customer data, appointment information, and financial records. Organizations using the affected software are at significant risk of a data breach and should apply the vendor-supplied patch immediately.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14989

Affected Software: Campcodes Complete Online Beauty Parlor Management System

Affected Versions: Version 1.0

Vulnerability: The vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL Injection flaw within the application's login interface. An attacker can inject specially crafted SQL commands into the username or password fields on the login page. Due to improper input validation, the backend database executes these malicious commands, allowing the attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain administrative-level access to the management system without valid credentials.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.3. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the management system. The primary business impacts include a potential data breach of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of customers, disclosure of financial transactions, and manipulation of appointment schedules. Such an incident could result in significant reputational damage, customer loss, regulatory fines, and financial costs associated with incident response and recovery.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Apply the security update provided by the vendor immediately to patch the vulnerability. After patching, it is crucial to monitor for any signs of exploitation attempts that may have occurred prior to the update by thoroughly reviewing application and database access logs for suspicious activity.

Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should monitor web server and database logs for unusual or malformed SQL queries, especially those targeting authentication endpoints. Look for patterns of multiple failed login attempts from a single IP address followed by a successful login, or any unexpected administrative actions originating from unknown sources.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, organizations should implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attacks. Additionally, restricting access to the management system's login page to trusted IP addresses can reduce the attack surface.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 22, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, given the simplicity of exploiting SQL injection flaws, it is highly likely that threat actors will develop exploits in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Due to the high severity rating and the risk of a complete system compromise, it is strongly recommended that organizations prioritize the immediate deployment of the vendor-provided security patch. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, its potential impact on data confidentiality and system integrity warrants urgent attention. All instances of the affected software should be identified and patched to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive customer data.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in the Dokan WordPress plugin, a popular solution for creating multi-vendor marketplaces. This flaw, known as an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR), could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization checks and access or modify sensitive data belonging to other users, such as order details or personal information. Organizations using the affected plugin are exposed to a significant risk of data breaches and should apply the vendor-provided update immediately.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14977

Affected Software: Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution – Build Your Own Amazon, eBay, Etsy

Affected Versions: All versions up to and including 4.0

Vulnerability: The vulnerability is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). This type of flaw occurs when the application uses a user-supplied identifier (e.g., an order ID, user ID, or file name) to directly access a database record or file without verifying that the logged-in user has the necessary permissions to access that specific object. An authenticated attacker could exploit this by manipulating these identifiers in HTTP requests to view, modify, or delete data belonging to other users on the platform, leading to unauthorized information disclosure and data tampering.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 8.1. Successful exploitation could lead to a significant data breach, exposing sensitive customer and vendor information, including order histories, contact details, and potentially personally identifiable information (PII). The business impact includes severe reputational damage, loss of customer trust, financial losses from fraudulent activities, and potential regulatory fines for non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or CCPA.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update the "Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution" plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. After updating, review all WordPress security settings and user permissions to ensure they follow the principle of least privilege. If the plugin is no longer essential for business operations, consider deactivating and removing it to reduce the attack surface.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server and application access logs for anomalous activity, such as a single user or IP address making numerous sequential requests by iterating through numerical IDs in URL parameters (e.g., .../view_order?id=101, .../view_order?id=102). Implement alerts for attempts to access resources that result in authorization failures, as this may indicate an attacker is probing for this vulnerability.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules designed to detect and block common IDOR attack patterns. Enforce strict access control policies at the application layer and conduct a thorough review of user roles and capabilities within the Dokan plugin to limit potential exposure.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of January 20, 2026, there are no known public exploits or reports of this vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. However, given the popularity of the Dokan plugin and the straightforward nature of IDOR vulnerabilities, it is highly probable that proof-of-concept exploits will be developed and released by security researchers or malicious actors.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high CVSS score of 8.1 and the direct risk of a sensitive data breach, this vulnerability requires immediate attention. We strongly recommend that all organizations using the affected Dokan plugin apply the vendor-supplied patch without delay. Although this CVE is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, its severity warrants treating it with the highest priority to prevent potential exploitation and protect customer and business data.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin "Custom Login Page Customizer." This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-14975 with a CVSS score of 8.1, could allow an attacker to compromise affected websites, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or full site control. Organizations using this plugin should take immediate action to update to the latest version to mitigate the significant risk.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14975

Affected Software: Custom Login Page Customizer WordPress plugin

Affected Versions: All versions prior to 2.0

Vulnerability: The provided description does not specify the exact nature of the vulnerability (e.g., SQL Injection, Remote Code Execution). However, a high CVSS score of 8.1 suggests a critical flaw that could likely be exploited by a remote attacker with low complexity. An attacker could potentially leverage this vulnerability to bypass security controls, escalate privileges, or execute arbitrary code on the web server, leading to a complete compromise of the WordPress site.

Business Impact

This vulnerability presents a high risk to the business, categorized by its CVSS score of 8.1. Successful exploitation could result in severe consequences, including the theft of sensitive data such as customer information and user credentials, website defacement, or the installation of malware to attack site visitors. Such an incident could lead to significant financial loss, regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and a loss of customer trust.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately update the "Custom Login Page Customizer" WordPress plugin to version 2.0 or the latest available version, which contains the patch for this vulnerability. If the plugin is not essential for business operations, consider deactivating and removing it entirely to reduce the overall attack surface.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server access logs for unusual or malicious requests targeting the plugin's files and directories. Implement file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized changes to WordPress core files, themes, or plugins. Watch for the creation of new, unauthorized administrative accounts within WordPress.

Compensating Controls: If patching cannot be performed immediately, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to block common web attack patterns. Restrict access to the WordPress administrative dashboard (/wp-admin) to trusted IP addresses. Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative users to provide an additional layer of security.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: False

Analyst Notes: As of January 30, 2026, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or reports of this vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. However, given the high severity score and the widespread use of WordPress, it is highly likely that threat actors will develop and deploy exploits for this vulnerability in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high severity of this vulnerability, immediate action is strongly recommended. All organizations using the "Custom Login Page Customizer" plugin must prioritize updating it to the latest version across all WordPress instances. Although this CVE is not currently on the CISA KEV list, its high-impact nature makes it a prime target for future exploitation. Proactive patching is the most effective defense against potential compromise.

Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in multiple TOTOLINK networking products. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a malicious request to the device's web interface, allowing them to gain complete control, intercept network traffic, and potentially access the internal network. Due to the high severity (CVSS 9.8), immediate patching is required to prevent device compromise.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14964

Affected Software: A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK Multiple Products

Affected Versions: T10 version 4.1.8cu.5083_B20200521 is confirmed to be affected. See vendor advisory for a complete list of affected products and versions.

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow within the web server component of the device's firmware. Specifically, the cstecgi.cgi binary improperly handles the loginAuthUrl argument. A remote attacker can send a crafted HTTP request containing an overly long string in this argument. The sprintf function, which is used to process this input, does not validate the string's length, causing it to write data beyond the allocated buffer on the stack, overwriting critical control data such as the function's return address. This allows an attacker to redirect the program's execution flow to malicious code, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the device with root privileges.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8. Successful exploitation allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the affected networking device. The business impact is severe, as a compromised device can lead to a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the network segment it controls. Potential consequences include interception of sensitive data, redirection of users to malicious sites, deployment of malware within the network, using the device as a pivot point for further attacks, or incorporating the device into a botnet for use in DDoS attacks.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary remediation is to immediately apply the firmware patches provided by the vendor. Update all affected TOTOLINK devices to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability. In parallel, system administrators should monitor for exploitation attempts by reviewing web access logs for suspicious requests targeting the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring on network perimeter devices. Security teams should look for GET or POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi that contain an unusually long or malformed loginAuthUrl parameter. Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) should be updated with the latest signatures to detect and block known exploit patterns for this CVE as they become available.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following compensating controls:

• Disable remote/WAN access to the device's web administration interface.
• If remote management is required, ensure it is only accessible via a secure VPN connection to the internal network.
• Utilize a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or reverse proxy to filter malicious requests targeting the vulnerable parameter.
• Segment the network to isolate the device and limit the potential impact of a compromise.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of Dec 19, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the simplicity of stack-based buffer overflows and the critical impact of this flaw (unauthenticated RCE), it is highly probable that threat actors will develop and deploy exploits in the near future. TOTOLINK devices are frequently targeted by IoT botnets, increasing the likelihood of widespread automated attacks once an exploit becomes public.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the risk of complete device compromise from an unauthenticated remote attacker, this vulnerability poses a significant threat. We strongly recommend that organizations prioritize the immediate patching of all affected TOTOLINK devices. Although this CVE is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, its severity warrants treating it with the highest urgency. Any internet-exposed TOTOLINK devices should be considered at extreme risk and must be patched or have their management interfaces removed from public access without delay.

Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Hugging Face smolagents, designated CVE-2025-14931. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and completely compromise the affected system by sending specially crafted data. Due to its maximum severity score (CVSS 10.0), immediate remediation is required to prevent potential data breaches, service disruption, and further network intrusion.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14931

Affected Software: Hugging Face smolagents Remote Python Executor Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Multiple Products

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is an insecure deserialization flaw within the Remote Python Executor component of Hugging Face smolagents. The application fails to properly validate user-supplied input before deserializing it from the Python pickle format. An unauthenticated remote attacker can create a malicious pickle object containing arbitrary code and send it to the affected service. The service will deserialize this object, leading to the execution of the embedded code with the permissions of the service account, resulting in a full system compromise.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 10.0, reflecting the highest possible risk. A successful exploit allows for unauthenticated remote code execution, which can lead to a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Potential consequences include theft of sensitive data processed by the AI agents, deployment of ransomware, service disruption, and using the compromised system as a pivot point for further attacks into the corporate network. The lack of an authentication requirement significantly increases the likelihood of exploitation.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Immediately apply the security updates provided by the vendor. Upgrade all installations of Hugging Face smolagents Remote Python Executor Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Multiple Products to the latest patched version to eliminate the vulnerability.

Proactive Monitoring: Actively monitor network traffic for anomalous requests to the affected service, particularly those containing serialized Python objects. Review application and system logs for any errors related to deserialization or for signs of unexpected processes being spawned by the smolagents service account. Implement enhanced endpoint monitoring on affected servers.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the affected service to only trusted IP addresses and subnets. If possible, place the service behind a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to inspect and block malicious serialized payloads, although this can be difficult and may not be fully effective. Implement strict egress filtering to prevent a compromised host from communicating with attacker-controlled command-and-control servers.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of the publication date of December 23, 2025, there are no known public exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, the vulnerability was assigned a ZDI CAN (ZDI-CAN-28312), indicating it was reported through a coordinated disclosure program. Given the critical severity and simplicity of exploiting insecure deserialization flaws, it is highly probable that threat actors will develop and deploy exploits in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Due to the critical CVSS score of 10.0 and the lack of an authentication requirement, this vulnerability poses a severe and immediate threat to the organization. We strongly recommend that the vendor-supplied patches be applied on an emergency basis across all affected systems. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV list, its characteristics make it a prime candidate for future inclusion and widespread exploitation. Prioritize patching this vulnerability with the same urgency as a known exploited vulnerability.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in multiple Hugging Face products, allowing for remote code execution. An attacker could exploit this flaw by tricking a system into processing a malicious AI model file, which could lead to a complete compromise of the affected server, data theft, and operational disruption.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14929

Affected Software: Hugging Face Transformers

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: The vulnerability exists within the checkpoint conversion script for the X-CLIP model in the Hugging Face Transformers library. The root cause is the insecure deserialization of data from a model checkpoint file. An attacker can craft a malicious checkpoint file containing arbitrary code. When a user or an automated process loads this malicious file using the vulnerable conversion utility, the deserialization process executes the embedded code, granting the attacker remote code execution capabilities with the permissions of the user running the application.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation could have a severe impact on the business by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying system. This could lead to the theft of sensitive data, such as proprietary AI models, training datasets, and intellectual property. Furthermore, an attacker could disrupt critical AI/ML operations, deploy ransomware, or use the compromised system as a pivot point to attack other internal network resources, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Apply the security patches released by the vendor to all affected systems immediately, prioritizing internet-facing or publicly accessible applications. After patching, review system and application access logs for any signs of compromise or unusual activity related to model conversion processes.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring for systems running Hugging Face Transformers. Specifically, monitor for unusual process execution originating from the model loading or conversion scripts, unexpected outbound network connections from ML workloads, and logs indicating errors or warnings during the deserialization of model files.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls:

• Restrict the loading of model checkpoints to only those from trusted, verified sources.
• Run the model conversion and loading processes within a sandboxed, isolated environment (e.g., a container) with minimal privileges and restricted network access.
• Employ input validation or scanning tools on model files before they are processed by the application.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 24, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation in the wild. However, deserialization vulnerabilities are well understood, and threat actors are likely to develop exploit code rapidly given the widespread use of the Hugging Face ecosystem.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high-severity CVSS score of 7.8 and the risk of remote code execution, this vulnerability requires immediate attention. We strongly recommend that all teams utilizing Hugging Face Transformers prioritize the deployment of the vendor-supplied security patches across all environments. Although this CVE is not currently on the CISA KEV list, its critical impact makes it a prime candidate for future inclusion and a high-value target for attackers. Organizations should assume it will be exploited and implement the recommended remediation and monitoring controls without delay.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in multiple Hugging Face products, specifically within the Transformers library. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by tricking it into processing a malicious AI model configuration file. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete system compromise, enabling data theft, service disruption, or further attacks into the network.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14928

Affected Software: Hugging Face Transformers

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: The vulnerability is a code injection flaw within the convert_config function used for the HuBERT model in the Hugging Face Transformers library. The function fails to properly sanitize input when processing model configuration files. An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft a malicious configuration file containing arbitrary commands and host it. If a user or an automated system downloads and attempts to load this malicious model configuration, the embedded commands will be executed on the server with the privileges of the application running the Transformers library, resulting in remote code execution (RCE).

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. A successful exploit could have a severe impact on the business, granting an attacker complete control over the affected application server. Potential consequences include the exfiltration of sensitive data such as proprietary AI models, training datasets, or customer information; deployment of ransomware; or using the compromised system as a pivot point to attack other internal network resources. The reputational damage and financial loss from such a compromise could be significant.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: The primary remediation is to apply the security patches released by the vendor immediately, prioritizing all internet-facing systems and critical servers that utilize the Hugging Face Transformers library. After patching, review system and application access logs for any signs of compromise or unusual activity preceding the patch application.

Proactive Monitoring:

• Log Analysis: Monitor application logs for errors or unusual inputs related to the convert_config function. Scrutinize system logs for unexpected child processes or shell commands spawned by the application process responsible for running ML models.
• Network Traffic: Monitor for anomalous outbound network connections from servers running the vulnerable software, as this could indicate a successful compromise and communication with a command-and-control server.
• Endpoint Detection: Utilize an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution to detect suspicious process execution chains, file modifications, or command-line activity originating from the ML application.

Compensating Controls:
If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls to reduce risk:

• Input Sanitization: Only load model configurations from trusted, verified sources. If processing external configurations, use an intermediary service to scan and sanitize the files for malicious code before they are passed to the Transformers library.
• Sandboxing: Run the model-loading process in a heavily restricted, containerized environment (e.g., Docker) with no network access and minimal file system permissions to limit the impact of a potential code execution event.
• Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure the service account running the application has the absolute minimum permissions required for its operation.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 25, 2025, there are no known public exploits or observed in-the-wild attacks targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the critical nature of remote code execution vulnerabilities and the widespread adoption of the Hugging Face ecosystem, security researchers and threat actors are highly likely to develop and publish exploit code in the near future. Organizations should assume exploitation is imminent.

Analyst Recommendation

This vulnerability presents a critical risk to the organization and must be addressed with urgency. Although it is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, its high CVSS score and the potential for complete system compromise warrant immediate action. We strongly recommend that all system owners identify vulnerable instances of the Hugging Face Transformers library and apply the vendor-provided security patches immediately. If patching is delayed, the compensating controls outlined above must be implemented as a temporary mitigation measure.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been identified in multiple Hugging Face products, specifically within the Transformers library's SEW-D model functionality. This flaw allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code on the affected server, potentially leading to a complete system compromise, data theft, and service disruption. Organizations utilizing the affected software are at significant risk and must take immediate action to mitigate this threat.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14927

Affected Software: Hugging Face Transformers

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a code injection flaw within the convert_config function associated with the SEW-D model in the Hugging Face Transformers library. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious configuration file and submitting it to an application that uses the vulnerable function. Due to improper input validation, the application interprets parts of the malicious configuration as executable code, leading to remote code execution on the server with the privileges of the running application.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation could have a severe impact on business operations. An attacker could achieve a complete compromise of the affected server, leading to the exfiltration of sensitive data, including proprietary model weights, training data, and other intellectual property. Furthermore, the attacker could disrupt critical AI/ML services, manipulate model outputs, or use the compromised system as a pivot point to launch further attacks against the internal network, posing a significant risk to data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Apply the security patches provided by Hugging Face immediately, prioritizing all internet-facing systems that utilize the vulnerable library. Before deployment, patches should be tested in a staging environment to ensure compatibility. After patching, verify that the vulnerability has been successfully remediated.

Proactive Monitoring: System administrators should actively monitor for signs of exploitation. Review application and web server logs for unusual requests or errors related to the convert_config function or the processing of model configuration files. Monitor for unexpected processes spawned by the application, anomalous outbound network traffic, and unauthorized file modifications on the server.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following compensating controls to reduce risk:

• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block malicious patterns in configuration file uploads or API requests targeting the vulnerable function.
• Restrict access to the components utilizing the SEW-D model conversion functionality to only trusted sources.
• Run the application in a sandboxed or containerized environment with the lowest possible privileges to limit the impact of a potential compromise.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 24, 2025, there are no known public exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the critical nature of remote code execution flaws, threat actors are highly likely to reverse-engineer the available patches to develop a functional exploit. The CISA KEV status is "No," meaning it is not currently listed as a known exploited vulnerability.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high severity (CVSS 7.8) and the critical impact of a successful remote code execution attack, we strongly recommend that organizations prioritize the immediate remediation of this vulnerability. All systems running the affected Hugging Face software should be identified and patched in accordance with the vendor's advisory. The patching of internet-facing systems must be treated as an emergency. Continue to monitor for any threat intelligence related to this CVE, as the exploitation status can change rapidly.

Executive Summary:
A critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in multiple Hugging Face products, identified as CVE-2025-14926. This flaw allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to a complete system compromise. Organizations utilizing the vulnerable software are at high risk of data theft, service disruption, and further network intrusion.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14926

Affected Software: Hugging Multiple Products

Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions

Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a code injection flaw within the convert_config function of the Hugging Face Transformers SEW (Speech Emotion Wav2Vec) component. An attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted input to the vulnerable function. Due to improper input validation, this malicious input is executed as code on the server, granting the attacker the ability to run arbitrary commands with the permissions of the application service account.

Business Impact

This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation could grant an attacker complete control over the affected server, leading to severe business consequences. These include the theft of sensitive data such as proprietary AI models, training datasets, and user information; disruption of critical AI-powered services; and reputational damage. The compromised system could also be used as a launchpad for further attacks against the organization's internal network, escalating the overall security risk.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Apply the security patches released by the vendor to all affected systems immediately, prioritizing those that are internet-facing. After patching, review system and application access logs for any signs of compromise or unusual activity that may indicate a past exploitation attempt.

Proactive Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring on affected systems. Look for suspicious processes being spawned by the application, unexpected outbound network connections, or anomalous CPU/memory usage. In application logs, monitor for unusual or malformed inputs being sent to the convert_config function.

Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following controls to reduce risk:

• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to block common code injection patterns.
• Restrict network access to the vulnerable application, allowing connections only from trusted IP addresses.
• Run the application in a sandboxed or containerized environment with minimal privileges to limit the impact of a potential compromise.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of December 24, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, given the high CVSS score and the straightforward nature of code injection vulnerabilities, it is highly probable that threat actors will develop exploits in the near future.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high severity (CVSS 7.8) and the critical impact of a potential remote code execution, we strongly recommend that organizations prioritize the immediate application of vendor-supplied patches to all affected systems. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, its potential for complete system compromise warrants immediate and decisive action. Organizations should treat this as a critical threat and proceed with the remediation plan without delay to prevent potential exploitation.