CVE-2025-25038
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
Last updated on: 2025-12-22
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| minidvblinux | minidvblinux | to 5.4 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-25038 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in MiniDVBLinux version 5.4 and earlier. The system's web-based management interface does not properly sanitize user input before passing it to operating system commands. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, effectively compromising the entire device. [1, 3, 4]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including full system compromise by allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root without any authentication or user interaction. This can lead to unauthorized control over the device, data theft, system manipulation, and potential denial of service (DoS). [1, 4]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the MiniDVBLinux web interface on port 8008, specifically targeting the vulnerable "file" URL parameter to test for command injection. For example, using curl to inject a harmless command such as 'id' can confirm if the system is vulnerable. A proof-of-concept Python script (mldhd_root2.py) exists that automates this detection by sending requests with shell command substitution syntax (e.g., $(id)) and analyzing the response for command output embedded in HTML <pre> tags. Additionally, sending SVDRP commands via curl to port 8008 can also test for exploitation via the SVDRP interface. [2, 3, 4]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting network access to the MiniDVBLinux device, especially blocking external access to port 8008 to prevent remote exploitation. Disable or restrict the vulnerable web-based management interface and SVDRP control interface if possible. Applying any available patches or updates from the vendor is recommended, although no vendor response was noted. As a temporary measure, monitor network traffic for suspicious requests targeting the 'file' parameter or SVDRP commands. Consider isolating affected devices from untrusted networks until a fix is applied. [1, 2, 4]