Vulnerability Description
Improper certificate validation in firmware update logic in NETGEAR RAX30 (Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router) and RAXE300 (Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router) allows attackers with the ability to intercept and tamper traffic destined to the device to execute arbitrary commands on the device. Devices with automatic updates enabled may already have this patch applied. If not, please check the firmware version and update to the latest. Fixed in: RAX30 firmware 1.0.14.108 or later. RAXE300 firmware 1.0.9.82 or later
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Rax30 Firmware | < 1.0.14.108 |
| Netgear | Rax30 | - |
| Netgear | Raxe300 Firmware | < 1.0.9.82 |
| Netgear | Raxe300 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000070355/NETGEAR-Security-Advisories-November-2025Vendor Advisory
- https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax30Product
- https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe300Product
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12943?
CVE-2025-12943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper certificate validation in firmware update logic in NETGEAR RAX30 (Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router) and RAXE300 (Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router) allows attackers with th...
How severe is CVE-2025-12943?
CVE-2025-12943 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Rax30 Firmware, Netgear Rax30, Netgear Raxe300 Firmware, Netgear Raxe300.