CVE-2025-8078: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 21, 2025
·
Updated

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.40, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.40, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.40, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.40 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute operating system (OS) commands on the affected device by passing a crafted string as an argument to a CLI command.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Zyxel ATP series firmware>=V4.32<=V5.40
Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware>=V4.50<=V5.40
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware>=V4.16<=V5.40
Zyxel USG20(W)-VPN series firmware>=V4.16<=V5.40
All of the following
Zyxel ZLD>=4.32<5.41
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp100
Zyxel Atp100w
Zyxel ATP200
Zyxel ATP500
Zyxel Atp700
Zyxel ATP800
All of the following
Zyxel ZLD>=4.50<5.41
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 100
Zyxel Usg Flex 100ax
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w
Zyxel USG FLEX 200
Zyxel USG FLEX 50
Zyxel USG FLEX 500
Zyxel Usg Flex 50ax
Zyxel USG FLEX 700
All of the following
Zyxel ZLD>=4.16<5.41
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg 20w-vpn
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w

Event History

Oct 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8078?

CVE-2025-8078 is classified as a high-severity post-authentication command injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8078?

To fix CVE-2025-8078, upgrade your device firmware to the latest versions specified by Zyxel that address this vulnerability.

3

Which Zyxel products are affected by CVE-2025-8078?

CVE-2025-8078 affects the Zyxel ATP series, USG FLEX series, USG FLEX 50(W) series, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions between V4.16 and V5.40.

4

Can CVE-2025-8078 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-8078 can potentially be exploited remotely after authentication to gain unauthorized command execution.

5

What are the risks of leaving CVE-2025-8078 unpatched?

Leaving CVE-2025-8078 unpatched may lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access and control over vulnerable Zyxel devices.

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