CVE-2025-29331

An issue in MHSanaei 3x-ui before v.2.5.3 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the management script x-ui passes the no check…

Critical · published June 26, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code simply by exploiting the way MHSanaei 3x-ui handles update downloads — talk about a security nightmare! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the kitchen without checking their credentials — they could serve up anything, including a dish that poisons the whole dining experience! An attacker could gain complete control of the affected system, allowing them to manipulate data, install malicious software, or even shut down services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your organization, including data breaches and operational disruptions!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the kitchen without checking their credentials — they could serve up anything, including a dish that poisons the whole dining experience! This vulnerability in MHSanaei 3x-ui versions before 2.5.3 arises because it passes the ‘no check certificate’ option to wget, enabling unauthorized code execution during update processes.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control of the affected system, allowing them to manipulate data, install malicious software, or even shut down services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your organization, including data breaches and operational disruptions! Immediate action is required: upgrade to version 2.5.3 or later to secure your system. Additionally, review your update processes to ensure certificate validation is enforced. Don't let this critical flaw linger! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to locking down your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00456 · 38.3th percentile
Published
2025-06-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 00:00Z
    An issue in MHSanaei 3x-ui before v.2.5.3 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the management script x-ui passes the no check…
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