Overview
CVE-2025-11126 represents a significant security flaw uncovered in the Apeman ID71 software. The vulnerability lies within an unknown code of the file /system/www/system.ini, and it leads to an exposure of hard-coded credentials. As it stands, the vulnerability can be exploited remotely, which makes it a threat with potentially far-reaching implications. The severity of this flaw is underscored by the vendor’s lack of response to early disclosure, and the fact that the exploit has already been released to the public.
This vulnerability is of particular concern due to its high severity score and potential for system compromise or data leakage. Any system running the Apeman ID71 software is at risk, highlighting the need for quick and decisive action to mitigate potential damage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-11126
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Apeman ID71 | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of hard-coded credentials within a specific file (/system/www/system.ini) in the Apeman ID71 software. An attacker can remotely access these credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the system. This access could allow the attacker to manipulate the system, compromise it, or extract sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
The vulnerability might be exploited using a malicious HTTP request, similar to the following:
GET /system/www/system.ini HTTP/1.1
Host: 218.53.203.117
Authorization: Basic [Hard-coded credentials]In this example, an attacker sends a GET request to the vulnerable endpoint (/system/www/system.ini). By including the hard-coded credentials in the ‘Authorization’ header of the request, the attacker could gain unauthorized access to the system.
Mitigation Guidance
As of now, the vendor has not provided a patch to this vulnerability. Therefore, system administrators are advised to implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as a temporary measure to mitigate the risk. However, these measures are not full-proof, and the best remedy would be for the vendor to provide a patch fixing the vulnerability. Until then, users are advised to remain vigilant and to monitor their systems for any signs of unauthorized access or unusual activity.
