CVE-2025-14500CWE-78command-injection

CVE-2025-14500

Critical · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unguarded command can let attackers execute code on any IceWarp installation — no login required! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can just walk in and shout out orders without any checks. If the staff doesn't verify who they are, they could cook anything from the menu — or worse, sabotage the place entirely! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges, which is absolutely devastating. They could manipulate files, steal sensitive data, or even take over the entire server. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can just walk in and shout out orders without any checks. If the staff doesn't verify who they are, they could cook anything from the menu — or worse, sabotage the place entirely! The vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of the X-File-Operation header, allowing the execution of malicious commands without proper authentication. This leaves the system wide open to remote code execution attacks.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges, which is absolutely devastating. They could manipulate files, steal sensitive data, or even take over the entire server. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen! Immediately apply the patch for IceWarp to close this vulnerability. Ensure that your setup is fully updated and review your server configurations to restrict unauthorized access. Keep an eye on your security practices to ensure no similar flaws exist. You can tackle this! Follow these steps and you'll secure your IceWarp installation in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01560 · 75.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-12-24T03:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 21:19Z
    IceWarp14 X-File-Operation Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    cvelistv5