CVE-2025-12986: Denial of Service Vulnerability in Silicon Labs WF200 and WGM160P Devices

Published Dec 4, 2025
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Updated

When a WF200/WGM160P device is configured to operate as an Access Point, it may be vulnerable to a denial of service triggered by a malformed packet. The device may recover automatically or require a hard reset.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Silicon Labs WF200
Silicon Labs WGM160P

Event History

Dec 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12986?

CVE-2025-12986 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12986?

To fix CVE-2025-12986, ensure that your WF200 or WGM160P device is updated to the latest firmware provided by Silicon Labs.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2025-12986?

CVE-2025-12986 affects the Silicon Labs WF200 and WGM160P devices when configured as Access Points.

4

What happens when CVE-2025-12986 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-12986 can lead to a denial of service condition, potentially requiring a hard reset of the device.

5

Can the device recover automatically from CVE-2025-12986 exploitation?

Yes, the device may recover automatically from the denial of service caused by CVE-2025-12986, but a hard reset may be necessary in some cases.

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