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Overview
The vulnerability (CVE-2025-56009) in KeeneticOS affects versions before 4.3 and is classified as medium severity with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3. It exploits a cross-site request forgery weakness (CWE-352) at the "/rci" API endpoint. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to add unauthorized users with full permissions, effectively taking over the device. The attack vector is network-based, requires low attack complexity, and does not need privileges or user interaction. While the confidentiality impact is low, there is no direct impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability was published on October 23, 2025, and affects the security of Keenetic devices.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should take the following actions:
- Update KeeneticOS to version 4.3 or later as soon as it becomes available.
- Implement strong CSRF protection measures on the "/rci" API endpoint.
- Regularly monitor and audit user accounts and permissions on Keenetic devices.
- Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted links or pages, especially when logged into the device's admin interface.
- Consider implementing additional security measures such as two-factor authentication for administrative actions.
References
[1] Keenetic. (n.d.). Official Website. https://keenetic.com/ [2] Keenetic. (2025, October). Web API Vulnerabilities - October 2025. https://keenetic.com/global/security#october-2025-web-api-vulnerabilities
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
