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CVE-2025-9964

Status: DeferredHigh (8.6)—

No password for the root user is set in Novakon P series. This allows phyiscal attackers to enter the console easily. This issue affects P series: P – V2001.A.C518o2 until P-2.0.05 Build 2026.02.06 (commit d0f97fd9).

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

Acceso físico sin contraseña de root (CWE-521) en consola permite autenticación directa y ejecución de comandos con privilegios máximos en dispositivo Novakon P series.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Behavior Prevention on EndpointDisable or Remove Feature or ProgramRestrict Web-Based ContentPrivileged Account ManagementPassword PoliciesMulti-factor Authentication

Affected technologies (1)

⚠ AI-inferred from the description — NVD hasn't analyzed this CVE yet, these aren't verified CPEs.

Novakon — P SeriesAI

CWEs

References

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