Overview
CVE-2025-9588 is a critical vulnerability found in the Iron Mountain Archiving Services Inc.’s software, EnVision. The vulnerability, specifically referred to as an OS Command Injection flaw, exposes systems running versions of EnVision before 250563 to potential system compromise or data leakage. Given the severity of the security flaw, it’s of utmost importance for users to understand the nature of this vulnerability and to apply the necessary fixes promptly.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-9588
Severity: Critical (10.0 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
Affected Products
Product | Affected Versions
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How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from the improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. This improper handling allows for command injection, meaning an attacker can run arbitrary commands on the system. Simply put, an attacker could manipulate input or data sent to EnVision that is then processed and executed as a system command, potentially resulting in unauthorized system access or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
For illustrative purposes, here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability could be exploited. In this scenario, an attacker sends a malicious payload to a vulnerable endpoint:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "; rm -rf /" }In this example, `; rm -rf /` is the injected system command. If the payload is processed by the vulnerable application, it could delete all files on the system. This is a conceptual example, and the actual exploit may vary based on the specific use case and system configuration.
Mitigation & Solution
The best course of action to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor’s patch. Iron Mountain Archiving Services Inc. has released an update that addresses this vulnerability, which can be found in EnVision version 250563 and later. As a temporary mitigation measure, Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) can be employed to detect and prevent potential attacks.
