{"id":36428,"date":"2025-05-08T19:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:47:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:36:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:36:49","slug":"cve-2025-2605-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-honeywell-mb-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-2605-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-honeywell-mb-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-2605: OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Honeywell MB-Secure<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability CVE-2025-2605 is a critical flaw identified in Honeywell’s MB-Secure series which allows unauthorized users to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage. This vulnerability affects a wide range of versions of Honeywell MB-Secure and MB-Secure PRO, used extensively in industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. With a CVSS Severity score of 9.9, this vulnerability has a high potential<\/a> for catastrophic impact if not mitigated promptly.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-2605
\nSeverity: Critical (9.9 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise, potential data leakage<\/a><\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Honeywell MB-Secure | V11.04 – V12.52
\nHoneywell MB-Secure PRO | V01.06 – V03.08<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS<\/a> Command within the Honeywell MB-Secure software. An attacker can exploit this flaw<\/a> by sending a specially crafted request containing malicious OS commands to the affected device. The system, failing to properly sanitize the input, executes the malicious commands, potentially leading to unauthorized system access<\/a>, changes in configuration, or data exfiltration.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>:<\/p>\n

POST \/api\/execute HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"command\": \"rm -rf \/ --no-preserve-root\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker sends a malicious POST request that instructs the system to delete all files<\/a> in the root directory. Because the system fails to properly sanitize user<\/a> inputs, it executes the command, leading to a catastrophic system failure.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The primary mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the latest patch provided<\/a> by Honeywell. The company recommends updating MB-Secure to version V12.53 or later and MB-Secure PRO to version V03.09 or later. In the absence of immediate patch application, temporary mitigation can be achieved by using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to block or alert on suspicious activities and requests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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