CVE-2025-40805: Critical severity vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

Affected devices do not properly enforce user authentication on specific API endpoints. This could facilitate an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent authentication and impersonate a legitimate user. Successful exploitation requires that the attacker has learned the identity of a legitimate user.

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40805?

The severity of CVE-2025-40805 is classified as critical with a score of 10.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40805?

To fix CVE-2025-40805, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by the device vendor.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-40805?

CVE-2025-40805 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to impersonate a legitimate user, leading to unauthorized access.

4

Could CVE-2025-40805 affect my organization's data?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2025-40805 could result in the compromise of sensitive data and user accounts.

5

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2025-40805?

CVE-2025-40805 affects devices that do not properly enforce user authentication on specific API endpoints.

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