Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25069 describes a hard-coded password issue in Netis Netcore Router. The source data says remote, unauthenticated attack is possible and rates it high severity. The affected component and versions are not identified, so organizations should treat discovered Netis Netcore routers as needing urgent verification until vendor-specific guidance is confirmed.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and exposure reduction for Netis Netcore routers. The issue is high severity because hard-coded credentials can undermine normal authentication, but urgency depends on whether these devices exist and are reachable. Lack of version and patch detail increases the need for asset-level verification.
Technical view
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-259: use of hard-coded password. VulDB assigned VDB-217593 and the CVE record lists CVSS v2 7.5 with network access, low complexity, and no authentication required. The public bundle does not identify exact firmware versions, component names, exploit details, or a confirmed vendor patch.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Netis Netcore Router devices are deployed and reachable from untrusted networks. Because affected versions are listed as n/a, asset discovery should focus on product presence, model identification, firmware status, and any externally reachable management or vendor service interfaces.
Exploitation context
The provided sources say remote initiation is possible and authentication is not required in the CVSS vector. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, confirmed active exploitation, public exploit availability, or weaponized details. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not absent.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: affected versions, component, and remediation are unspecified in the supplied CVE/VulDB data. Do not assume all Netis products are affected. Validate product identity and exposure first, then monitor vendor and VulDB records for clarified firmware scope or remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Netis Netcore Router devices across offices, labs, and remote sites.
- Check Netis or trusted vendor guidance for affected models, firmware, and fixes.
- Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Remove internet exposure for administrative or vendor service interfaces.
- Replace or isolate devices if no supported remediation exists.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Netis Netcore Router devices exist in the environment.
- Record model numbers, firmware versions, and network locations.
- Verify whether any device is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access controls around router administration paths.
- Track vendor guidance against each identified device.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P106.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
7.5HighVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217593CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217593CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://advisories.checkpoint.com/advisory/cpai-2018-0721/CVE reference · related
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use of Hard-coded Password
Use of Hard-coded Password represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.