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CVE-2025-9589: Cudy WR1200EA · Use of Default Password

Affects Cudy WR1200EASource CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 2.0 Low.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
2.0Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 28 Aug 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Cudy WR1200EAAffected
  • =2.3.7-20250113-121810
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Replace or upgrade affected Cudy WR1200EA devices to models or firmware versions that do not have this vulnerability once available.
  2. Restrict physical and local network access to the routers to trusted personnel only, minimizing the risk of local exploitation.
  3. Change default passwords immediately upon deployment and verify that no default credentials remain active.
  4. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
  5. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity that could indicate unauthorized access attempts to the router.
  6. If possible, disable remote management features on the router to reduce attack surface.
  7. Maintain an inventory of all network devices to quickly identify and remediate vulnerable hardware.
  8. Engage with the vendor or community forums for updates or unofficial patches, given the vendor’s lack of response.
  9. Educate users and administrators about the risks of default credentials and the importance of secure configurations.

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Cudy WR1200EA 2.3.7-20250113-121810. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow. Executing manipulation can lead to use of default password. The attack needs to be launched locally. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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