Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has recently identified a significant new cybersecurity vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-54451. This vulnerability involves an improper control of generation of code, commonly known as a ‘Code Injection’. It affects Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server, a popular digital signage solution used by businesses worldwide. The security flaw poses a severe risk, allowing potential unauthorized access and control of affected systems, rendering them vulnerable to data breaches and system compromises.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-54451
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server | < 21.1080.0 How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the server’s improper control of the generation of code. An attacker can inject malicious code into the server’s operation, which is then executed within the system’s environment. This execution can lead to unauthorized access or control over the system, potentially compromising any data held within or even causing disruption to the system’s intended functions.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example to illustrate how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. It represents a hypothetical HTTP request that sends a malicious payload to a vulnerable endpoint on the target system.
POST /target_endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "Injected code here" }In this example, the “Injected code here” would be replaced with the actual malicious code, crafted to take advantage of the code injection vulnerability. Upon receipt, the server would proceed to execute the malicious code, leading to undesired outcomes such as system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of the affected products are advised to apply the latest patches provided by the vendor. The patches aim to correct the improper control of code generation, thereby blocking potential exploits. In cases where immediate patching is not feasible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) may serve as temporary mitigation measures. These security tools can help detect and block attempts to exploit the vulnerability, providing an additional layer of protection.