CVE-2025-54818: Cognex In-Sight 2000 series · Cleartext Transmission
Affects Cognex In-Sight 2000 seriesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High : upgrade to 6.0.0 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.0.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Sep 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Cognex In-Sight 2000 series to 6.0.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cognex In-Sight 2000 series | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Network Segmentation: Isolate Cognex In-Sight 2000 series devices on dedicated network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure to adjacent attackers.
- Use of VPNs or Encrypted Tunnels: Where remote management is necessary, enforce encrypted communication channels such as VPNs or SSH tunnels to protect management traffic.
- Disable Unused Services: If the proprietary protocol on TCP port 1069 is not required, disable it to eliminate the attack surface.
- Monitor Network Traffic: Implement network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify unusual access patterns or credential interception attempts on port 1069.
- 6. Credential Management: Change default and existing credentials regularly and use strong, unique passwords to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 7. Physical Security: Restrict physical and network access to devices to prevent attackers from gaining adjacent network access. 8. Incident Response Planning: Prepare response procedures for potential device compromise to minimize operational impact.
Description
Cognex In-Sight Explorer and In-Sight Camera Firmware expose a proprietary protocol on TCP port 1069 to perform management operations such as modifying system properties. The user management functionality handles sensitive data such as registered usernames and passwords over an unencrypted channel, allowing an adjacent attacker to intercept valid credentials to gain access to the device.