CVE-2025-7705 Authentication bypass due to compatibility mode enabled by default

High 8.6 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication on ABB Switch Actuators because compatibility mode is enabled by default, allowing unauthorized access.

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-2025-7705?

CVE-2025-7705 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in ABB Switch Actuator 4 DU-83330, published on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

: Active Debug Code vulnerability in ABB Switch Actuator 4 DU-83330, ABB Switch actuator, door/light 4 DU -83330-500.This issue affects Switch Actuator 4 DU-83330: All Versions; Switch actuator, door/light 4 DU -83330-500: All Versions.

Weakness: CWE-489

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7705?

How do I fix CVE-2025-7705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7705 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-2025-7705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7cwr-3892-8m78.

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