Overview
CVE-2025-6185 is a potent vulnerability identified in Leviton’s AcquiSuite and Energy Monitoring Hub. These products are widely used in the energy sector to monitor and manage energy usage. The vulnerability, a form of cross-site scripting (XSS), allows a malicious actor to manipulate URL parameters to execute harmful scripts in a user’s browser. This may lead to system compromise or data leakage, emphasizing the severity and potential impacts of this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6185
Severity: Critical (9.3 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Leviton AcquiSuite | All versions prior to patch
Leviton Energy Monitoring Hub | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the handling of URL parameters within Leviton’s products. An attacker can craft a URL containing a malicious payload, which is then executed when the URL is accessed by a user. This could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary code within the user’s browser, resulting in session token theft and unauthorized control over the service.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of a crafted URL containing the malicious payload:
GET /resource?id=12345<script>malicious_code_here</script> HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.leviton.comIn the example above, “malicious_code_here” represents the attacker’s code, which may be designed to steal session tokens or perform other malicious activities when the URL is accessed by a user.
Mitigation and Next Steps
The official mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch. Users of the affected Leviton products should immediately update their systems to the latest patched versions. If for any reason the patch cannot be immediately applied, temporary mitigation can be achieved using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.
It’s crucial to remember that this is a temporary solution and does not replace the need for applying the official patch. Regularly updating and patching systems is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture.