CVE-2025-41271
Relative Path Traversal in Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts
Publication date: 2026-05-29
Last updated on: 2026-05-29
Assigner: Nozomi Networks Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nozomi_networks | waterfall_wf-500 | 7.9.1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-23 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Relative Path Traversal issue (CWE-23) found in the Console WebUI of Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts version 7.9.1.0. It allows remote attackers who are not authenticated to read arbitrary files from the device by exploiting the way file paths are handled.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access and read arbitrary files on the affected device. This could lead to exposure of sensitive information stored on the device, potentially compromising the security and confidentiality of the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts software to version 7.10.0.0 R2601141040.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2025-41271 vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.