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CVE-2025-12945: Improper input validation in NETGEAR Nighthawk router R7000P

An improper input validation vulnerability in the NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P (end of service) routers lets an authenticated administrator with local network access to the device, to execute OS command injections and make unauthorized modifications to the router software and functionality impacting its integrity. There is no additional impact to confidentiality or availability. This issue affects R7000P: through 1.3.3.154.

LowCVSS 2.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A logged-in administrator on the same local network could exploit faulty input handling in an end-of-service NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P router to alter its software or behavior. The issue affects integrity only; the cited record identifies no confidentiality or availability impact.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted lifecycle and access-control issue, not an emergency internet-scale threat. Inventory affected routers promptly, tighten administrative access, and schedule replacement where vendor-supported remediation is unavailable. Escalate if administrator credentials may be compromised or untrusted users share the local network.

Technical view

CVE-2025-12945 is a CWE-20 improper input validation flaw affecting R7000P firmware through 1.3.3.154. It can permit OS command injection, but requires adjacent-network access and high privileges. CVSS 3.1 is 2.4: AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to R7000P routers through firmware 1.3.3.154 where an authenticated administrator can reach management functions from the local network. Risk increases if administrator credentials are shared, compromised, or available to untrusted local users. Other NETGEAR models are not established as affected by this source bundle.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. Exploitation requires authenticated administrator privileges plus local-network proximity, substantially limiting reach. Successful abuse could make unauthorized router software or functionality changes.

Researcher notes

The record supports command injection with integrity impact, but provides no vulnerable parameter, component, proof of concept, observed exploitation, or explicit fixed version. Assessment should remain limited to R7000P firmware through 1.3.3.154 and the stated adjacent-network, high-privilege conditions.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and prioritize affected R7000P routers, especially those reachable from untrusted local network segments.
  • Restrict router administration to trusted devices, networks, and authorized personnel.
  • Change potentially exposed administrator credentials and remove unnecessary administrator accounts.
  • Check NETGEAR's advisory for current remediation guidance; the supplied evidence does not identify a fixed firmware release.
  • Plan replacement of this end-of-service model if NETGEAR provides no supported remediation.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm each router's model and installed firmware version against the affected range through 1.3.3.154.
  • Verify management interfaces are accessible only from trusted local networks and authorized devices.
  • Review available administrative records for unexpected logins, configuration changes, or software modifications.
  • Confirm remediation or replacement status against NETGEAR's advisory and product support page.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
2.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
3Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
2.4CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N0.91.4NETGEAR
1.1CVSS 4.0LowCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber——NETGEAR

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

1.1Low
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2025-12945Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
NETGEARR7000P0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-20

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