Overview
This article delves into a critical vulnerability denoted as CVE-2025-54449, which poses a severe threat to Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server users. This vulnerability, categorized as an “Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type”, can potentially enable malicious actors to inject harmful code into the system. It directly impacts MagicINFO 9 Server versions below 21.1080.0, posing a significant risk of system compromise or data leakage. Its severity is underscored by its high CVSS score, indicating the need for immediate attention and mitigation.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-54449
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server | Less than 21.1080.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability CVE-2025-54449 arises due to poor security controls in the file upload functionality of the affected Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server versions. The system does not adequately validate the type of files being uploaded, allowing an attacker to upload a file with a dangerous type. This flaw can lead to code injection, where an attacker introduces malicious code into the system, manipulating its operation or leading to unauthorized access.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example demonstrating how this vulnerability might be exploited. It illustrates an HTTP POST request to a vulnerable endpoint, including a malicious payload in the file being uploaded.
POST /uploadFile HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW
------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="file"; filename="malicious_payload.php"
Content-Type: application/x-php
<?php
// malicious code here
?>
------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--Mitigation Guidance
Users are strongly recommended to apply the vendor’s patch to address this vulnerability. In the absence of an immediate patch, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation against potential attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Regularly updating systems and maintaining awareness of new patches or vulnerabilities are crucial steps in maintaining cybersecurity.