CVE-2025-43986 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can access the router via unauthenticated TELNET on the WAN interface, potentially gaining full control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-43986?

CVE-2025-43986 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on KuWFi GC111 GC111-GL-LM321_V3.0_20191211 devices. The TELNET service is enabled by default and exposed over the WAN interface without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43986?

How do I fix CVE-2025-43986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43986 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-2025-43986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xm9w-228p-45pp.

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