Vulnerability Description
Login credentials are inadvertently recorded in logs if a Syslog Server is configured in NETGEAR WAX610 and WAX610Y (AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed WiFi 6 Access Points). An user having access to the syslog server can read the logs containing these credentials. This issue affects WAX610: before 10.8.11.4; WAX610Y: before 10.8.11.4. Devices managed with Insight get automatic updates. If not, please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: WAX610 firmware 11.8.0.10 or later. WAX610Y firmware 11.8.0.10 or later.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Wax610Y Firmware | < 11.8.0.10 |
| Netgear | Wax610Y | - |
| Netgear | Wax610 Firmware | < 11.8.0.10 |
| Netgear | Wax610 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000070355/NETGEAR-Security-Advisories-November-2025Vendor Advisory
- https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wax610Product
- https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wax610yProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12940?
CVE-2025-12940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Login credentials are inadvertently recorded in logs if a Syslog Server is configured in NETGEAR WAX610 and WAX610Y (AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed WiFi 6 Access Points). An user havin...
How severe is CVE-2025-12940?
CVE-2025-12940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wax610Y Firmware, Netgear Wax610Y, Netgear Wax610 Firmware, Netgear Wax610.