CVE-2025-24936 in WaveSuite NOC
Summary
by MITRE • 07/21/2025
The web application allows user input to pass unfiltered to a command executed on the underlying operating system. The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends up to and including the entire Internet.
An attacker with low privileged access to the application has the potential to execute commands on the operating system under the context of the webserver.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/24/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical command injection flaw that fundamentally compromises the security posture of the affected web application. The vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's codebase, specifically when processing user-supplied data that is subsequently passed to system commands without proper filtering or escaping. The affected component operates at the network boundary, making it inherently accessible to external threat actors across the entire internet surface. This design flaw creates a direct pathway for attackers to escalate their privileges from application-level access to full system command execution capabilities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-88, which specifically address command injection vulnerabilities where unvalidated user input is incorporated into operating system commands. The attack surface is significantly expanded due to the network-bound nature of the vulnerable component, eliminating the need for local access or physical proximity. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the ATT&CK framework under T1059.001 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, specifically focusing on the execution of system commands through web interfaces. The underlying operating system command execution occurs with the privileges of the webserver process, which typically runs with elevated permissions to serve web content, potentially granting attackers access to sensitive system resources, data, and network capabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft or modification. An attacker can leverage this weakness to establish persistent access, perform reconnaissance activities, escalate privileges further within the system, or use the compromised server as a pivot point for attacking other systems within the network. The vulnerability's accessibility from the internet means that automated scanning tools can quickly identify and exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous in production environments. The attack vector does not require sophisticated techniques or specialized tools, as the vulnerability exists due to poor security coding practices and insufficient input validation.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The primary defense involves implementing proper input validation and sanitization techniques, including the use of allowlists for acceptable input values and proper escaping of special characters that could be interpreted as command delimiters. The application should employ parameterized command execution where possible, avoiding direct string concatenation with user input. Additionally, implementing the principle of least privilege for webserver processes can limit the damage from successful exploitation. Network-level controls such as firewalls and web application firewalls should be configured to monitor and restrict access to vulnerable endpoints, while regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar flaws. The organization should also implement comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures for rapid remediation when such vulnerabilities are discovered.