CVE-2025-52873 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

Cognex In-Sight Explorer and In-Sight Camera Firmware expose a telnet-based service on port 23 to allow management operations such as firmware upgrades and device reboots, which require authentication. A user with protected privileges can successfully invoke the SetSystemConfig functionality to modify relevant device properties (such as network settings), contradicting the security model proposed in the user manual.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-261-06

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-52873?

CVE-2025-52873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Cognex In-Sight Explorer and In-Sight Camera Firmware expose a telnet-based service on port 23 to allow management operations such as firmware upgrades and device reboots, which require authenticati...

How severe is CVE-2025-52873?

CVE-2025-52873 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-52873?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.