CVE-2025-9379: Belkin AX1800 · Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Affects Belkin AX1800Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:XExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Aug 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Belkin AX1800 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should take immediate, specific actions to mitigate risk: 1) Isolate affected Belkin AX1800 devices from critical network segments and limit their exposure to untrusted networks, especially the internet. 2) Implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict inbound and outbound traffic to these devices, minimizing attack surface. 3) Monitor network traffic for unusual firmware update requests or anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts. 4) Where possible, replace vulnerable AX1800 routers with alternative devices from vendors with active security support. 5) Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect suspicious firmware update activities. 6) Maintain comprehensive asset inventories to identify all affected devices and prioritize remediation. 7) Engage with Belkin or authorized resellers to seek firmware updates or security advisories. 8) Educate IT staff on the risks and signs of exploitation related to firmware update vulnerabilities. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on containment, detection, and proactive replacement strategies tailored to this specific threat.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Belkin AX1800 1.1.00.016. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Firmware Update Handler. This manipulation causes insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack can be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.