A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MicroWord eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component USB Password Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-1369. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Anti-Malware Software

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• MicroWord

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• eScan Antivirus

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• 7.0.32

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• Submit #496482: MicroWord Escan Antivirus For Linux 7.0.32 OS Command Injection (by FPT IS Security)

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