CVE-2025-41271
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Relative Path Traversal in Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts

Publication date: 2026-05-29

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: Nozomi Networks Inc.

Description
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal in the Console WebUI in Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the device.
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Published
2026-05-29
Last Modified
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2025-41271
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209991
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Vendor Product Version / Range
waterfall-security wf-500_firmware to 7.9.1.0_r2502171040 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2025-41271 vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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