ThingsBoard 4.1 Add Gateway special elements used in a template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in ThingsBoard 4.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Add Gateway Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-9094. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The vendor replies, that "[t]he fix will come within upcoming release (v4.2) and will be inherited by maintenance releases of LTS versions (starting 4.0)."

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ThingsBoard 4.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Add Gateway Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The advisory is shared for download at drive.google.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-9094. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1221.

It is possible to download the exploit at drive.google.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor replies, that "[t]he fix will come within upcoming release (v4.2) and will be inherited by maintenance releases of LTS versions (starting 4.0)."

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-25105). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/17/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/17/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/03/2025 +108 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: drive.google.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-9094 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320416
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2025 14:49
Updated: 12/03/2025 15:38
Changes: 08/17/2025 14:49 (55), 08/18/2025 02:13 (30), 08/18/2025 03:04 (1), 12/03/2025 15:38 (1)
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Submitter: xhalyl
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #626292: ThingsBoard ThingsBoard IoT Platform 4.1.0 Stored Client-Side Template Injection (CSTI) (by xhalyl)

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