CVE-2025-25736 Auth bypass in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 26 Aug 2025 Updated 22 Oct 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can gain root shell access to the cellular modem via pre-installed ADB enabled by default on Kapsch TrafficCom RSUs.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-25736?

CVE-2025-25736 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Kapsch TrafficCom RIS-9260 RSU LEO v3.2.0.829.23, v3.8.0.1119.42, and v4.6.0.1211.28 were discovered to contain Android Debug Bridge (ADB) pre-installed (/mnt/c3platpersistent/opt/platform-tools/adb) and enabled by default, allowing unauthenticated root shell access to the cellular modem via the default 'kapsch' user.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25736?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Kapsch Ris-9160 Firmware, Kapsch Ris-9260 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25736?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-25736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2025-25736 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25736 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gq8p-vv42-gjv3.