CVE-2025-33024CWE-602

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400…

Critical · published May 13, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unfiltered command injection in RUGGEDCOM devices could let attackers remotely execute arbitrary code — talk about a game changer! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly trusts orders without checking for allergies. One wrong command can lead to a complete disaster in the kitchen! An authenticated attacker could easily gain root access, potentially compromising the entire system. This isn't just a minor disturbance; it's a full-blown kitchen fire that can eat away at critical operations. Your network could be at risk of total disruption, data loss, or worse, an unauthorized takeover!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly trusts orders without checking for allergies. One wrong command can lead to a complete disaster in the kitchen! The 'tcpdump' tool in the web interface lacks proper input sanitation, enabling an authenticated user to inject malicious commands that the server executes with root privileges.

What to do

An authenticated attacker could easily gain root access, potentially compromising the entire system. This isn't just a minor disturbance; it's a full-blown kitchen fire that can eat away at critical operations. Your network could be at risk of total disruption, data loss, or worse, an unauthorized takeover! Immediate action is required: upgrade to version 2.16.5 or later to close this critical vulnerability. Regularly audit your system permissions and ensure only trusted users have access. Consider implementing additional security measures like firewalls to add extra layers of protection. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be back in control in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS
0.01261 · 69.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-602 · Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security
Published
2025-05-13T09:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 09:38Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400…
    cvelistv5