Overview
A high-severity vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-59890, has been discovered in Eaton Galileo software. This vulnerability stems from improper input sanitization in the file archives upload functionality, allowing attackers with local access to perform path traversal and potentially execute unauthorized code or commands on the system. Eaton has released a patch to address this issue. It is strongly recommended that users update to the latest version of Galileo to mitigate this risk.
Technical Details
The vulnerability (CVE-2025-59890) resides within the file archives upload functionality of Eaton Galileo. Specifically, the software fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input when processing file paths within uploaded archives. An attacker with local access could craft a malicious archive containing files with specially crafted paths (e.g., using “../” sequences) to traverse the file system outside of the intended upload directory. This could allow the attacker to overwrite sensitive files or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Galileo application.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-59890
- Severity: HIGH
- CVSS Score: 7.3
A CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high-severity vulnerability. While the exploit requires local access, the potential impact of arbitrary code execution makes this a significant security concern, particularly in environments where systems are shared or poorly secured.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-59890 could have several serious consequences, including:
- Arbitrary Code Execution: Attackers could execute malicious code on the system, potentially gaining full control.
- Data Breach: Sensitive data stored on the system could be accessed and exfiltrated.
- System Compromise: The affected system could be compromised and used as a stepping stone to attack other systems on the network.
- Denial of Service (DoS): An attacker could potentially cause the Galileo software or the entire system to become unavailable.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
The recommended mitigation for CVE-2025-59890 is to update to the latest version of Eaton Galileo software. Eaton has addressed this vulnerability in a recent release. You can download the latest version from the Eaton download center:
- Visit the Eaton Security Bulletin ETN-VA-2025-1024 for details and download links.
- Download and install the latest version of Galileo software.
- Verify that the updated version is running correctly after installation.
It is also recommended to review and reinforce security best practices for your Galileo installation, including restricting local access and implementing strong password policies.
