CVE-2025-6949: Critical severity MOXA network security appliances and routers vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2025
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Updated

An Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability has been identified in Moxa’s network security appliances and routers. A critical authorization flaw in the API allows an authenticated, low-privileged user to create a new administrator account, including accounts with usernames identical to existing users. In certain scenarios, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain full administrative control over the affected device, leading to potential account impersonation. While successful exploitation can severely impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device itself, there is no loss of confidentiality or integrity within any subsequent systems.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MOXA network security appliances and routers

Remediation

Information

Moxa has developed appropriate solutions to address the vulnerability. Please refer to  https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-258121-cve-2025-6892,-cve-202... https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-258121-cve-2025-6892,-cve-2025-6893,-cve-2025-6894,-cve-2025-6949,-cve-2025-6950-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netwo

Event History

Oct 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6949?

CVE-2025-6949 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow low-privileged users to create administrator accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6949?

To resolve CVE-2025-6949, it is essential to update your Moxa network security appliances and routers to the latest firmware that addresses this authorization flaw.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-6949?

CVE-2025-6949 affects Moxa's network security appliances and routers that utilize the insecure API allowing unauthorized account creation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-6949?

CVE-2025-6949 is an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability, which is critical in nature.

5

What could happen if CVE-2025-6949 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-6949 can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges by creating new administrator accounts, compromising the security of the affected devices.

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