Advisory Details

November 25th, 2025

Arista NG Firewall load_capture_settings Exposed Dangerous Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-25-1018
ZDI-CAN-27006

CVE ID CVE-2025-6980
CVSS SCORE 7.5, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Arista
AFFECTED PRODUCTS NG Firewall
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the logout.py module. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Arista has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/22535-security-advisory-0123
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-06-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-11-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-11-25 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Gereon Huppertz
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