Overview
In a world becoming more interconnected by the day, cybersecurity is a paramount concern. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-26063 is a serious issue that affects users of Intelbras RX1500 v2.2.9 and RX3000 v1.0.11. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into the ESSID name when creating a network. Given the critical role these devices play in network communication, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a significant compromise of system integrity, potentially opening the door to data breaches and system failures.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-26063
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Intelbras RX1500 | v2.2.9
Intelbras RX3000 | v1.0.11
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability revolves around the ability of an attacker to inject malicious code into the ESSID name when setting up a network on vulnerable Intelbras devices. The devices fail to properly sanitize user input, which allows an attacker to insert and execute arbitrary code. This code could potentially grant the attacker unauthorized access to the device, compromising the system or leading to data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual representation of how the vulnerability might be exploited. It shows a crafted payload being inserted into the ESSID name while creating a network.
# Create a new network with malicious payload in ESSID
$ network create --essid "$(echo -e 'malicious_payload_here')"Please note that this is a simplified example and the actual exploit could be more complex, depending on the specifics of the attack and the malicious payload used.
Mitigation and Recommendations
Intelbras has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Users of the affected versions (RX1500 v2.2.9 and RX3000 v1.0.11) are strongly advised to apply this patch immediately.
In the absence of the patch, or until it can be applied, users may use Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as temporary mitigation measures. However, these are not substitutes for the patch and only reduce the risk of exploitation.
Always ensure that your systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing can also help to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Remember, in the field of cybersecurity, it’s always better to be proactive rather than reactive.