CVE-2025-44897
CWE-121Published: May 20, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the bytftp_srvip parameter in the web_tool_upgradeManager_post function.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the Planet FW-WGS-804HPT firmware within the upgrade manager function. This critical flaw can be exploited remotely to disrupt services or execute code.
This is a remotely exploitable vulnerability that is not in CISA's KEV.
Update the firmware to the latest version. Restrict access to the management interface to authorized users only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-44897 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-44897 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts