CVE-2025-27261 in Indoor Connect 8855
Summary
by MITRE • 09/25/2025
Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855 contains a SQL injection vulnerability which if exploited can lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of user and configuration data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/03/2025
The CVE-2025-27261 vulnerability affects Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855, a wireless access point device designed for indoor networking environments. This device operates as part of Ericsson's indoor connectivity solutions, providing wireless network infrastructure for enterprise and commercial deployments. The vulnerability resides within the device's web-based management interface, which serves as the primary means for administrators to configure and monitor network settings. The affected system implements a web server component that processes user inputs through HTTP requests without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms.
The technical flaw manifests as a SQL injection vulnerability that occurs when the device processes user-supplied data through its database query mechanisms. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and improper parameter handling within the web application layer of the Indoor Connect 8855. When an attacker submits malicious SQL commands through web form fields or URL parameters, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize these inputs before incorporating them into database queries. This allows an attacker to manipulate the underlying database operations and potentially execute arbitrary SQL commands against the device's internal database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data disclosure, as it provides attackers with the capability to modify critical user and configuration data. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized access to administrative credentials, network configuration parameters, user account information, and other sensitive system data stored within the device's database. The vulnerability affects the device's integrity and confidentiality, potentially allowing attackers to gain persistent access to the network infrastructure or disrupt service availability. Attackers could also leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, modify network settings, or establish backdoors within the indoor connectivity environment.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patch deployment from Ericsson, as the vendor likely has addressed this vulnerability in updated firmware releases. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit administrative access to the device, reducing the attack surface. Regular security assessments should include database input validation testing and web application vulnerability scanning to identify similar issues. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Organizations should also implement network monitoring solutions to detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts, while maintaining detailed audit logs of all administrative activities on the device.