Is CVE-2025-41438 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-41438 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-41438 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-41438 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-41438?

CVE-2025-41438 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-41438

CWE-1188Published: May 30, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The CS5000 Fire Panel is vulnerable due to a default account that exists

on the panel. Even though it is possible to change this by SSHing into

the device, it has remained unchanged on every installed system

observed. This account is not root but holds high-level permissions that

could severely impact the device's operation if exploited.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-41438 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.