CVE-2025-25053 in AC-WPS-11ac
Summary
by MITRE • 04/09/2025
OS command injection vulnerability in the WEB UI (the setting page) exists in Wi-Fi AP UNIT 'AC-WPS-11ac series'. If exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by a remote attacker who can log in to the product.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical os command injection flaw within the web user interface of the ac-wps-11ac series wireless access point devices. The vulnerability specifically affects the settings page functionality where user input is improperly validated and sanitized before being processed by the underlying operating system. Attackers with valid login credentials can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device, potentially gaining full administrative control over the network access point. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly filter or escape user-supplied data before it is passed to system execution functions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with common command injection patterns where web application inputs are directly concatenated into system command strings without proper sanitization. This type of flaw typically occurs when developers assume that user input will be properly formatted or when they fail to implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it exists within the administrative web interface, which provides privileged access to network configuration settings, user management, and system parameters. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform actions such as modifying network configurations, accessing sensitive data, installing malicious software, or even completely compromising the device's operational integrity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected wireless access point. Once exploited, attackers can manipulate network traffic, redirect users to malicious sites, establish backdoors, or use the compromised device as a pivot point for attacking other systems within the network. The remote execution capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the device, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where wireless access points are often deployed in accessible locations. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under initial access and privilege escalation categories, specifically targeting the web application attack surface and operating system command execution capabilities.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms throughout the web application interface. The device firmware should incorporate comprehensive input filtering that prevents special characters commonly used in command injection attacks such as semicolons, ampersands, and pipe characters. Additionally, the system should implement proper output encoding and escaping mechanisms to prevent malicious input from being interpreted as commands. Access control measures should be strengthened through multi-factor authentication and secure session management to limit the attack surface. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and monitoring to detect unusual command execution patterns. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to standards such as owasp top ten and cwe guidelines for preventing command injection attacks. Regular firmware updates and security patches are essential to address this type of vulnerability in network infrastructure devices.