Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has recently identified a severe security flaw listed as CVE-2025-45857. This vulnerability exists in EDIMAX CV7428NS v1.20, a commonly used networking device, and poses a significant threat to the data and system integrity of all users utilizing this version. The flaw enables remote code execution (RCE), a type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a targeted system from a remote location. Given the critical role that EDIMAX devices play in many networks, this vulnerability could have far-reaching implications for business operations and data security.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-45857
Severity: Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
EDIMAX CV7428NS | v1.20
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of an RCE vulnerability in the EDIMAX CV7428NS v1.20 system. An attacker can utilize the command parameter in the ‘mp’ function to execute arbitrary code remotely. This vulnerability does not require any user interaction or special privileges, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited, using an HTTP POST request to deliver the malicious payload:
POST /mp/command HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-device.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "command": "rm -rf /; # This is a malicious command" }In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to the ‘mp’ function on the vulnerable device, passing a dangerous command as the ‘command’ parameter. This command could cause severe damage to the system or even enable the attacker to take full control.
Mitigation and Prevention
The best mitigation strategy for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor’s patch as soon as possible. If the patch is not readily available, using a web application firewall (WAF) or intrusion detection system (IDS) could serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. These systems can help to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. However, they should not be considered a long-term solution, as the only way to fully resolve the vulnerability is to apply the vendor’s patch.