Overview
The cybersecurity community has identified a critical vulnerability in the Wifi-soft UniBox Controller, labeled as CVE-2025-6103. This vulnerability affects all versions of the software up to 20250506 and can be exploited remotely through the manipulation of the Password argument in the /billing/test_accesscodelogin.php file leading to os command injection. This vulnerability is particularly alarming as the exploit has been publicly disclosed and the vendor has yet to respond or provide a patch, leaving systems exposed.
Given the potential for system compromise and data leakage, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to any organization using the affected Wifi-soft UniBox Controller versions. It is therefore crucial for IT administrators and cybersecurity professionals to familiarize themselves with this vulnerability and the recommended mitigation strategies.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6103
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 8.8)
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Wifi-soft UniBox Controller | Up to 20250506
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies in an unspecified function of the file /billing/test_accesscodelogin.php. By manipulating the Password argument, an attacker can inject arbitrary operating system commands. This is possible due to insufficient input validation by the software, allowing the attacker to control the command executed by the system.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited. It showcases a malicious HTTP request, where the password parameter is being manipulated to inject an arbitrary OS command:
POST /billing/test_accesscodelogin.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
username=admin&password=;+os_command_to_be_executed;In this example, `os_command_to_be_executed` would be replaced with the actual OS command the attacker wishes to execute.
Mitigation Guidance
Until the vendor releases a patch for this vulnerability, it is recommended that organizations apply temporary mitigation measures. These can include using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to block or alert on attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Organizations are also advised to monitor their systems for suspicious activity and to follow basic cybersecurity hygiene practices such as regularly updating and patching systems, and minimizing the use of privileged accounts.