Overview
CVE-2025-37162 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting certain devices from [Vendor]. This vulnerability resides in the command-line interface (CLI) and allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform command injection. Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, potentially giving the attacker complete control over the affected device.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from improper input sanitization within the CLI of the affected devices. Specifically, when processing certain commands, the CLI fails to adequately filter or escape special characters that could be interpreted as shell commands. An attacker with valid credentials can inject malicious commands into these parameters, causing the system to execute them with the privileges of the CLI process. This could involve reading sensitive files, modifying system configurations, or even installing malicious software. The specific vulnerable commands and parameters are detailed in the vendor’s advisory (see References).
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for CVE-2025-37162 is 6.5 (MEDIUM).
- Attack Vector (AV): Remote (Network)
- Attack Complexity (AC): Low
- Privileges Required (PR): Low (Authenticated user)
- User Interaction (UI): None
- Scope (S): Changed
- Confidentiality Impact (C): High
- Integrity Impact (I): High
- Availability Impact (A): High
This score reflects the ease with which an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely, requiring only valid credentials, and the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if successfully exploited.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-37162 can have severe consequences:
- Complete System Compromise: The attacker gains the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, potentially gaining root or administrator privileges.
- Data Breach: Sensitive data stored on the device can be accessed and exfiltrated.
- Denial of Service: The attacker can disrupt the normal operation of the device, rendering it unusable.
- Malware Installation: The attacker can install malware on the device, potentially spreading it to other systems on the network.
- Lateral Movement: The compromised device can be used as a launchpad for attacks on other systems within the network.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The primary mitigation strategy is to apply the patch provided by [Vendor]. Follow these steps:
- Identify Affected Devices: Determine which devices in your environment are running the affected versions of the software.
- Download the Patch: Download the appropriate patch from the [Vendor] support website (see References).
- Apply the Patch: Follow the instructions provided by [Vendor] to apply the patch to the affected devices.
- Verify the Patch: After applying the patch, verify that the vulnerability has been successfully remediated.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor your network for any signs of suspicious activity that might indicate exploitation attempts.
If patching is not immediately feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds, such as restricting access to the CLI or implementing stricter input validation on the affected commands, if possible. Consult the vendor’s advisory for specific workaround recommendations.
