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CVE-2025-1960

9.8 · CRITICAL

CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability exists that could cause an attacker to execute unauthorized commands when a system’s default password credentials have…

Published Mar 12, 2025CWE-1188EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2025-1960 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 12, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability exists that could cause an

attacker to execute unauthorized commands when a system’s default password credentials have not been

changed on first use. The default username is not displayed correctly in the WebHMI interface.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1960?

CVE-2025-1960 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 12, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-1960?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-1960?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-1960?

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