CVE-2025-9974 — HIGH (8.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The unified WEBUI application of the ONT/Beacon device contains an input handling flaw that allows authenticated users to trigger unintended system-level command execution. Due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data, a low-privileged authenticated attacker may be able to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying ONT/Beacon operating system, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.nokia.com/we-are-nokia/security/product-security-advisory/cve-2025-9

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-9974?

CVE-2025-9974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). The unified WEBUI application of the ONT/Beacon device contains an input handling flaw that allows authenticated users to trigger unintended system-level command execution. Due to insufficient validat...

How severe is CVE-2025-9974?

CVE-2025-9974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9974?

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