CVE-2025-1732: zyxel uos Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 22-04-2025Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-1732 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in zyxel uos. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-04-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the recovery function of the Zyxel USG FLEX H series uOS firmware version V1.31 and earlier could allow an authenticated local attacker with administrator privileges to upload a crafted configuration file and escalate privileges on a vulnerable device.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Zyxel2 products
- uos1.31
- usg flex h series uos firmware≤ V1.31
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.zyxel.com/global/…Vendor Advisory