CVE-2025-6265 Path traversal in NWA50AX PRO firmware

High 7.2 Published 15 Jul 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

An authenticated administrator can exploit a path traversal flaw to delete critical files, including configuration, on Zyxel NWA50AX PRO devices.

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

What is CVE-2025-6265?

CVE-2025-6265 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware, published on 15 Jul 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A path traversal vulnerability in the file_upload-cgi CGI program of Zyxel NWA50AX PRO firmware version 7.10(ACGE.2) and earlier could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to access specific directories and delete files, such as the configuration file, on the affected device.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6265?

It affects 23 products.

Products include Zyxel Nwa110ax Firmware, Zyxel Nwa1123ac Pro Firmware, Zyxel Nwa130be Firmware, Zyxel Nwa210ax Firmware, Zyxel Nwa220ax-6e Firmware, Zyxel Nwa50ax Firmware and 17 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6265?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-6265 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-6265 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gphq-p3w8-j8vc.