{"id":53646,"date":"2025-06-19T15:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:44:49","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-29T02:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:50:37","slug":"cve-2025-28386-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-openc3-cosmos-v6-0-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-28386-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-openc3-cosmos-v6-0-0\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-28386: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenC3 COSMOS v6.0.0<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving with new vulnerabilities being discovered on a regular basis. One such recently uncovered security flaw is the CVE-2025-28386. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5894-critical-missing-authorization-vulnerability-in-smart-parking-management-system\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60146\">vulnerability exists in the Plugin Management<\/a> component of OpenC3 COSMOS v6.0.0, a widely used platform for building and managing complex computing infrastructures. This vulnerability is of high significance due to the potential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2011-10007-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-file-find-rule-for-perl\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"59988\">remote code<\/a> execution (RCE), allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted .txt file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-28386<br \/>\nSeverity: Critical (9.8)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: None<br \/>\nUser Interaction: Required<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5901-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-totolink-t10-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60634\">Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-920581807\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-28388-hardcoded-credentials-vulnerability-in-openc3-cosmos-v6-0-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"61463\">OpenC3 COSMOS<\/a> | v6.0.0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49013-code-injection-vulnerability-in-wilderforge-projects-due-to-unsafe-github-actions-usage\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60084\">vulnerability is primarily due<\/a> to improper validation of user-supplied input within the Plugin Management component of the OpenC3 COSMOS software. An attacker can exploit this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-26592-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-ancorathemes-inset\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60171\">vulnerability by crafting a .txt file<\/a> and uploading it to the vulnerable system. The system then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47163-unauthorized-code-execution-through-microsoft-sharepoint-deserialization-vulnerability\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60958\">executes the malicious code<\/a> unknowingly, leading to unauthorized actions. The extent of these actions is dependent on the nature of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5491-acer-controlcenter-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"61213\">code executed<\/a>, but can range from data leakage to full system compromise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-2464283225\" 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>Assuming the attacker has knowledge of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32291-critical-file-upload-vulnerability-in-fantasticplugins-sumo-affiliates-pro\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60210\">file upload<\/a> endpoint, a potential exploitation of this vulnerability may look like this:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/plugin\/upload HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: text\/plain\n{ &quot;malicious_code&quot;: &quot;exec(&#039;rm -rf \/&#039;);&quot; }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In the above example, the attacker has crafted a .txt file with malicious code that, when executed, would delete all files from the root <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-38824-critical-directory-traversal-vulnerability-exposing-system-files\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"61206\">directory of the targeted system<\/a>. Note that this is a simplified conceptual example and real-world exploits may be far more complex.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation and Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Users and administrators of OpenC3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-28384-critical-directory-traversal-vulnerability-in-openc3-cosmos-6-0-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"61570\">COSMOS<\/a> v6.0.0 are strongly advised to apply the vendor-supplied patch to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, users are recommended to employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can be configured to block or alert on suspicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-4387-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-abandoned-cart-pro-for-woocommerce-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60633\">file uploads<\/a>, potentially preventing successful exploitation.<br \/>\nHowever, these are just temporary solutions and won&#8217;t fully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-46916-critical-vulnerability-in-diebold-nixdorf-vynamic-security-suite-allows-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86478\">secure the system<\/a>. It&#8217;s critical to install the official patch as soon as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54742-data-deserialization-vulnerability-in-wpevently-leading-to-possible-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86477\">possible to effectively resolve the vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field that requires constant vigilance to stay ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-40912-critical-vulnerability-in-cryptx-for-perl-allows-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60959\">potential threats and vulnerabilities<\/a>. Staying informed and proactive in applying patches and updates is a crucial part of maintaining a secure environment. CVE-2025-28386 serves as a reminder of the importance of this, given the potential severity it possesses. As always, we recommend regular scanning and updating of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5853-critical-vulnerability-in-tenda-ac6-router-may-lead-to-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60047\">systems to ensure they are protected from known vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving with new vulnerabilities being discovered on a regular basis. One such recently uncovered security flaw is the CVE-2025-28386. This vulnerability exists in the Plugin Management component of OpenC3 COSMOS v6.0.0, a widely used platform for building and managing complex computing infrastructures. 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