CVE-2025-12940: NETGEAR WAX610 · Sensitive Data in Logs
Affects NETGEAR WAX610Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 0.5 Low · fixed in 11.8.0.10 : update NETGEAR WAX610 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 11.8.0.10
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:L/U:AmberExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR WAX610 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately update all NETGEAR WAX610 and WAX610Y devices to firmware version 11.8.0.10 or later to eliminate the vulnerability. 2. Restrict access to the syslog server strictly to trusted administrators and monitor access logs for unusual activity. 3. If possible, disable logging of sensitive information or configure syslog to exclude credential data until devices are updated. 4. Employ network segmentation to isolate syslog servers from general user access and untrusted networks. 5. Regularly audit and review syslog contents for sensitive data leakage. 6. Use encrypted logging transport protocols (e.g., TLS for syslog) to protect log data in transit. 7. Implement strong authentication and access controls on management interfaces of the affected devices. 8. Educate network administrators about the risks of sensitive data in logs and the importance of timely patching. 9. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems to alert on unauthorized access attempts to syslog servers or network devices.
Description
Login credentials are inadvertently recorded in logs if a Syslog Server is configured in NETGEAR WAX610 and WAX610Y (AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed WiFi 6 Access Points). An user having access to the syslog server can read the logs containing these credentials. This issue affects WAX610: before 10.8.11.4; WAX610Y: before 10.8.11.4. Devices managed with Insight get automatic updates. If not, please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: WAX610 firmware 11.8.0.10 or later. WAX610Y firmware 11.8.0.10 or later.