{"id":23884,"date":"2025-04-16T03:17:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T03:17:55","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-30T04:38:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:38:54","slug":"cve-2025-25053-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-wi-fi-ap-unit-ac-wps-11ac-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25053-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-wi-fi-ap-unit-ac-wps-11ac-series\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-25053: OS command injection vulnerability in Wi-Fi AP UNIT &#8216;AC-WPS-11ac series<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, we will discuss a significant cybersecurity threat that has surfaced recently. The vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-25053, affects the Wi-Fi AP UNIT &#8216;AC-WPS-11ac series&#8217;. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker who has login access to the product, and could potentially lead to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-43449-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-hummerrisk-software\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"27397\">execution of arbitrary<\/a> OS commands. Given the widespread use of Wi-Fi AP UNITs, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0577-critical-vulnerability-in-totolink-lr1200gb-router-allows-potential-remote-exploitation\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29425\">vulnerability has the potential<\/a> to affect a significant number of systems with serious consequences such as system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-25053<br \/>\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network (Web UI)<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: Low (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2021-47663-unauthenticated-remote-attacker-gaining-full-access-due-to-improper-json-web-tokens-implementation\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"75206\">Attacker needs login access<\/a>)<br \/>\nUser Interaction: Required<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0573-critical-vulnerability-in-totolink-lr1200gb-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29241\">Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-355854233\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi AP UNIT &#8216;AC-WPS-11ac series&#8217; | All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3248-critical-code-injection-vulnerability-in-langflow-versions-prior-to-1-3-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"30411\">versions prior<\/a> to patch<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exploit works by taking advantage of an OS command <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-47460-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-knovos-discovery-v-22-67-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"27379\">injection vulnerability<\/a> in the WEB UI (the setting page) of the Wi-Fi AP UNIT. When an attacker with login access sends a crafted request to the WEB UI, they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2021-47667-critical-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-zendto\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29331\">inject arbitrary OS commands<\/a>. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/nsa-and-cyber-command-executives-withdraw-from-premier-cybersecurity-conference-unpacking-the-implications\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29240\">commands are then executed<\/a> by the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or system compromise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-579634069\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49526-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-illustrator-leading-to-arbitrary-code-execution\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"75205\">illustrate this vulnerability<\/a> with a conceptual example. An attacker could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-50930-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-in-savignano-s-notify-leading-to-configuration-tampering-and-potential-data-leakage\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"32016\">potentially send a malicious HTTP POST request<\/a> like the one below. The &#8220;malicious_payload&#8221; in this case could be an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-29209-unauthenticated-arbitrary-command-execution-in-totolink-x18\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37402\">arbitrary OS command<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/settings HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\nAuthorization: Bearer [Attacker&#039;s Token]\n{ &quot;os_command&quot;: &quot;rm -rf \/&quot; }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, the &#8220;rm -rf \/&#8221; command is a Unix command that, if executed, would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-2328-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-for-contact-form-7-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29559\">delete all files<\/a> in the system. This is an extreme example and actual attacks might be more sophisticated, but it illustrates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0576-critical-vulnerability-in-totolink-lr1200gb-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"29391\">potential severity of this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The vendor has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-34028-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-commvault-command-center-innovation-release-11-38\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39796\">released a patch to address this vulnerability<\/a>, which should be applied immediately. As a temporary mitigation, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to block or detect malicious requests. However, these are only temporary solutions and won&#8217;t completely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31491-critical-vulnerability-in-autogpt-leads-to-leakage-of-cross-domain-cookies-and-protected-headers\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34259\">protect against this vulnerability<\/a>. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview In this blog post, we will discuss a significant cybersecurity threat that has surfaced recently. The vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-25053, affects the Wi-Fi AP UNIT &#8216;AC-WPS-11ac series&#8217;. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker who has login access to the product, and could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary OS commands. 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