CVE-2025-12943
Improper certificate validation in firmware update logic in NETGEAR RAX30 and RAXE300
Description
Improper certificate validation in firmware update logic in NETGEAR RAX30 (Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router) and RAXE300 (Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router) allows attackers with the ability to intercept and tamper traffic destined to the device to execute arbitrary commands on the device. Devices with automatic updates enabled may already have this patch applied. If not, please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: RAX30 firmware 1.0.14.108 or later. RAXE300 firmware 1.0.9.82 or later
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12943
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 |
Solution
- Update firmware on RAX30 to 1.0.14.108 or later.
- Update firmware on RAXE300 to 1.0.9.82 or later.
- Ensure automatic updates are enabled on the device.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-12943.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://kb.netgear.com/000070355/NETGEAR-Security-Advisories-November-2025 | |
| https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax30 | |
| https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe300 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper certificate validation in firmware update logic in NETGEAR RAX30 (Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router) and RAXE300 (Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router) allows attackers with the ability to intercept and tamper traffic destined to the device to execute arbitrary commands on the device. Devices with automatic updates enabled may already have this patch applied. If not, please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: RAX30 firmware 1.0.14.108 or later. RAXE300 firmware 1.0.9.82 or later Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:L/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-295 Added Reference https://kb.netgear.com/000070355/NETGEAR-Security-Advisories-November-2025 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax30 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe300