Vulnerability in End-of-train And Head-of-train Remote Linking Protocol
CVE-2025-1727
The protocol used for remote linking over RF for End-of-Train and Head-of-Train (also known as a FRED) relies on a BCH checksum for packet creation. It is possible to create these EoT and HoT packets with a software defined radio and is…
EPSS: 0.005 (40.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- End-of-train And Head-of-train Remote Linking Protocol — versions All versions
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1727?
- CVE-2025-1727 is a high-severity vulnerability in End-of-train And Head-of-train Remote Linking Protocol, classified under Weak Authentication. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2025-07-10.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1727?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-1727 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.