CVE-2025-46272: Command Injection Vulnerability in WGS-80HPT-V2 and WGS-4215-8T2S

Overview

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-46272 is a serious security flaw affecting WGS-80HPT-V2 and WGS-4215-8T2S. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the host system, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage. It is crucial to address this vulnerability promptly to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard system integrity.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-46272
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.1)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

WGS-80HPT-V2 | All Versions
WGS-4215-8T2S | All Versions

How the Exploit Works

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the vulnerable device. Since the device does not properly sanitize input, it allows the attacker to inject arbitrary operating system commands which are then executed with the privileges of the system.

Conceptual Example Code

An attacker might exploit the vulnerability in this way:

POST /cgi-bin/system_controller HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable_device_ip
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
cmd=;cat /etc/passwd

In this example, after the semicolon (;), the attacker adds a typical Unix command (`cat /etc/passwd`) that, if executed, will return a list of all users on the system.

Mitigation

Users of the affected devices are strongly recommended to apply the vendor-supplied patch as soon as possible. Until the patch can be applied, users can utilize a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation method to detect and block exploit attempts.
Remember, the best defense is a multi-layered approach to security. Stay informed about new vulnerabilities and ensure that all systems are regularly updated to reduce the risk of compromise.