Overview
The CVE-2025-48978 pertains to a critical vulnerability in the EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch (Version 1.11.0 and earlier). This vulnerability exposes the system to potential command injection by malicious actors with access to the EdgeSwitch adjacent network, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. Given the severity and potential impact, it is crucial that all users of the affected versions take immediate steps to mitigate the risk.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48978
Severity: High, CVSS Score: 7.5
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch | Version 1.11.0 and earlier
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch. It allows an attacker who has access to the EdgeSwitch adjacent network to inject malicious commands. These commands could be executed with system-level privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even full system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. It represents a command injection via a malicious payload:
POST /EdgeMAX/EdgeSwitch HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "command": "; rm -rf /" }Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update the EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch to Version 1.11.1 or later. As a temporary solution, use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help detect and prevent attempts to exploit this vulnerability. However, these measures should not replace the need for timely patching.
