CVE-2025-1727
End-of-Train and Head-of-Train Remote Linking Protocol Weak Authentication
Basic Information
- CVE State
- PUBLISHED
- Reserved Date
- February 26, 2025
- Published Date
- July 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- July 11, 2025
- Vendor
- End-of-Train and Head-of-Train remote linking protocol
- Product
- End-of-Train and Head-of-Train remote linking protocol
- Description
- 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 issue brake control commands to the EoT device, disrupting operations or potentially overwhelming the brake systems.
CVSS Scores
CVSS v4.0
7.2 - HIGH
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS v3.1
8.1 - HIGH
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
SSVC Information
- Exploitation
- none
- Technical Impact
- total
Exploit Status
- Exploited in the Wild
- Yes (2025-07-16 13:04:25 UTC) Source
Known Exploited Vulnerability Information
| Source | Added Date |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver (via CIRCL) | 2025-07-16 13:04:25 UTC |
Timeline
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CVE ID Reserved
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CVE Published to Public
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