CVE-2025-41280
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Relative Path Traversal in Waterfall WF-500 RX Host

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 (Zip Slip) in Waterfall WF-500 RX Host in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows attackers with access to the TX Host to execute code on the RX Host when a MySQL connector is configured and file compression is enabled.
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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-2025-41280
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210000
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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 (also known as Zip Slip) identified in the Waterfall WF-500 RX Host version 7.9.1.0. It allows an attacker who has access to the TX Host to execute code on the RX Host. This occurs when a MySQL connector is configured and file compression is enabled, enabling the attacker to exploit the path traversal flaw.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the RX Host, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Such impacts on confidentiality and integrity could potentially lead to non-compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and system integrity.

However, the provided information does not explicitly state the direct effects on compliance with these standards.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Waterfall WF-500 RX Host version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 when a MySQL connector is configured and file compression is enabled.

To detect if your system is vulnerable, first verify the installed version of Waterfall WF-500 RX Host software.

  • Check the software version on the RX Host to see if it is version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 or earlier.
  • Verify if a MySQL connector is configured on the system.
  • Check if file compression is enabled in the configuration.

Specific commands are not provided in the available resources, but typical commands might include querying the software version and configuration files related to MySQL connectors and compression settings.

Mitigation Strategies

The recommended immediate mitigation is to update the Waterfall WF-500 RX Host software to version v7.10.0.0 R2601141040 or later.

This update addresses the Relative Path Traversal (Zip Slip) vulnerability and prevents attackers with access to the TX Host from executing code on the RX Host.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with access to the TX Host to execute arbitrary code on the RX Host. This could lead to unauthorized control over the RX Host system, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

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