CVE-2025-63221 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can manage users and settings on Axel Technology puma devices due to missing authentication on a specific endpoint.

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-2025-63221?

CVE-2025-63221 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Axel Technology puma devices (firmware versions 0.8.5 to 1.0.3) are vulnerable to Broken Access Control due to missing authentication on the /cgi-bin/gstFcgi.fcgi endpoint. Unauthenticated remote attackers can list user accounts, create new administrative users, delete users, and modify system settings, leading to full compromise of the device.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-63221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Axeltechnology Puma Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-63221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-63221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-63221 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-63221 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqjj-9hc3-x3q4.

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