CVE-2025-48469: Advantech Wireless Sensing and Equipment (WISE) · Missing Authentication
Affects Advantech Wireless Sensing and Equipment (WISE)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Jun 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Immediate firmware update: Advantech should be contacted to obtain patched firmware versions or interim mitigation guidance. Organizations should prioritize updating affected devices to a secure firmware version once available. 2. Network segmentation: Isolate Advantech WISE devices within dedicated network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure to untrusted networks and reduce the attack surface. 3. Access control hardening: Restrict access to the firmware update interface by implementing network-level controls such as firewalls, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to ensure only authorized personnel can reach the update page. 4. Monitoring and logging: Enable detailed logging on devices and network gateways to detect any unauthorized firmware upload attempts or anomalous activities. 5. Incident response readiness: Prepare to respond to potential compromise scenarios by backing up device configurations, maintaining an inventory of affected devices, and establishing procedures for rapid containment and recovery. 6. Vendor engagement: Engage with Advantech for timely security advisories and support, and participate in information sharing with industry peers to stay informed about emerging threats related to this vulnerability.
Description
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to upload firmware through a public update page, potentially leading to backdoor installation or privilege escalation.