CVE-2025-59092 in Kaba exos 9300
Summary
by MITRE • 01/26/2026
An RPC service, which is part of exos 9300, is reachable on port 4000, run by the process FSMobilePhoneInterface.exe. This service is used for interprocess communication between services and the Kaba exos 9300 GUI, containing status information about the Access Managers. Interacting with the service does not require any authentication. Therefore, it is possible to send arbitrary status information about door contacts etc. without prior authentication.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-59092 represents a critical security flaw within the Kaba exos 9300 access control system, specifically affecting the RPC service component that operates on port 4000. This service is executed by the FSMobilePhoneInterface.exe process and serves as a communication bridge between various system services and the graphical user interface of the exos 9300 platform. The service's primary function involves transmitting status information regarding access managers, including door contact states and other security-related data. The flaw stems from the complete absence of authentication mechanisms within this RPC service, creating an exploitable entry point that allows any remote attacker to interact with the system without prior authorization. This authentication bypass vulnerability fundamentally undermines the security architecture of the access control system, as it permits unauthorized modification of critical security status information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to inject arbitrary status information into the system, specifically targeting door contact states and other access management data. This capability creates a significant operational risk as malicious actors can manipulate the system's perception of physical security states, potentially leading to unauthorized access or false security alerts. The RPC service operates without any form of authentication verification, meaning that credentials or access tokens are not required to establish communication with the service. This design flaw directly corresponds to CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication vulnerabilities, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through valid accounts, though in this case the vulnerability allows access without legitimate credentials. The service's lack of authentication creates a direct pathway for privilege escalation and system compromise, as it bypasses the normal security controls that should govern access to critical access management information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it enables active manipulation of the access control environment. Attackers can potentially cause false positive security alerts, create unauthorized access windows by reporting door contacts as open, or disrupt normal system operations by injecting malicious status data. This vulnerability particularly affects environments where physical security systems are integrated with digital monitoring platforms, as it allows attackers to manipulate the system's understanding of actual physical security states. The implications are severe for organizations relying on the exos 9300 platform for critical access control, as unauthorized modification of door status information could lead to security breaches or false alarms that might be ignored by security personnel. This vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to perform reconnaissance activities by gathering information about the system's operational status without detection, as the service operates without authentication requirements that would normally trigger security monitoring systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-59092 should prioritize immediate network segmentation and access control implementation to restrict access to port 4000 to authorized systems only. Organizations should implement network firewalls to block external access to this port while ensuring internal access is properly authenticated and authorized. The service should be configured to require authentication before accepting any status information updates, with proper credential validation mechanisms implemented. System administrators should consider disabling the RPC service entirely if it is not required for legitimate operations, or implement strong network access controls using iptables or similar firewall solutions to restrict access based on source IP addresses. Additionally, monitoring should be implemented to detect unauthorized access attempts to this service, and regular security audits should verify that no unauthorized modifications have occurred. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies and proper authentication controls even for internal services, as highlighted in the NIST SP 800-53 security controls and aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework's emphasis on securing service access points and preventing unauthorized system modifications.