Overview
CVE-2025-24285 is a critical cybersecurity vulnerability affecting UniFi Connect EV Station Lite, a popular product used in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. This vulnerability arises from multiple improper input validation issues, which may allow a command injection by a malicious actor with network access to the UniFi Connect EV Station Lite. The exploit has a severe impact on the affected systems and could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage. Addressing this vulnerability is of paramount importance to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive information.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-24285
Severity: Critical (CVSS score 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise, data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
UniFi Connect EV Station Lite | Version 1.5.1 and earlier
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from multiple improper input validation points in UniFi Connect EV Station Lite. A malicious actor with network access to the system can exploit these flaws to inject malicious commands. The system, failing to properly validate the input, executes the injected commands. This unauthorized execution of commands could lead to a complete system compromise or leakage of sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This example represents a malicious HTTP request that could be sent by an attacker:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_command": "rm -rf /" }
In this example, the malicious command `rm -rf /` could delete all files on the system if executed.
Mitigation
The recommended mitigation strategy is to update the UniFi Connect EV Station Lite to version 1.5.2 or later, which has patches for these vulnerabilities. If immediate update is not possible, users can temporarily mitigate the risk by using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and filter out malicious traffic.
Remember, it’s always best to apply patches as soon as they become available to ensure your systems remain secure.
