CVE-2025-25213 in AC-WPS-11ac
Summary
by MITRE • 04/09/2025
Improper restriction of rendered UI layers or frames issue exists in Wi-Fi AP UNIT 'AC-WPS-11ac series'. If a user views and clicks on the content on the malicious page while logged in, unintended operations may be performed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-25213 represents a critical security flaw in the Wi-Fi Access Point UNIT AC-WPS-11ac series that manifests through improper restriction of rendered user interface layers or frames. This issue specifically affects the web-based management interface of the device, creating a potential attack vector that could be exploited through cross-site scripting or frame injection techniques. The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation and sanitization of user-supplied content within the device's web interface, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the rendering context of web elements.
The technical implementation of this flaw involves the device's failure to properly isolate or restrict the execution context of web content within its graphical user interface. When a user accesses a malicious webpage while authenticated to the Wi-Fi AP, the vulnerable interface may render content from external sources without proper security boundaries. This creates an environment where frame-based attacks or UI redressing techniques could be employed to deceive users into performing unintended operations on the device. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it leverages the trust relationship between the authenticated user and the device, potentially allowing attackers to execute administrative commands or modify device configurations through seemingly benign user interactions.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-25213 extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it could enable full administrative compromise of the affected Wi-Fi access points. Attackers could potentially gain unauthorized access to network configurations, modify wireless settings, or even inject malicious firmware updates through this vulnerability. The risk is amplified by the fact that many organizations rely on web-based interfaces for routine device management tasks, making authenticated sessions prime targets for exploitation. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-79, which addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and could be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and scripting interpreter usage, as attackers might leverage this to execute malicious commands through the compromised interface.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust content security policies and frame restriction mechanisms within the device's web interface. Network administrators should immediately disable unnecessary web management interfaces or implement strict access controls to limit exposure to this vulnerability. The device firmware should be updated to enforce proper isolation of rendered UI components and implement comprehensive input validation for all user-supplied content. Additionally, organizations should deploy network segmentation strategies to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, ensuring that even if an attacker compromises a single access point, they cannot easily move laterally within the network infrastructure. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other network equipment components that may be susceptible to similar frame-based or UI-layer manipulation attacks.