NETGEAR WAX610/WAX610Y Credential Logging via Syslog (10.8.11.4)
CVE-2025-12940 Published on November 11, 2025
Credentials recorded in logs in NETGEAR WAX610 and WAX610Y
Login credentials are inadvertently recorded in logs if a Syslog Server is configured in NETGEAR WAX610
and WAX610Y (AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed WiFi 6
Access Points). An user having access to the syslog server can read the logs containing these credentials.
This issue affects WAX610: before 10.8.11.4; WAX610Y: before 10.8.11.4.
Devices
managed with Insight get automatic updates. If not, please check the firmware version
and update to the latest.
Fixed in:
WAX610 firmware
11.8.0.10 or later.
WAX610Y firmware
11.8.0.10 or later.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-12940 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-12940
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Affected Versions
NETGEAR WAX610:- Before 10.8.11.4 is affected.
- Before 10.8.11.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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