CVE-2025-50428

In RaspAP raspap-webgui 3.3.2 and earlier, a command injection vulnerability exists in the includes/hostapd.php script

Critical · published August 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in RaspAP could let attackers run arbitrary commands with the power of the server! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place an order without checking if they actually pay for it — the kitchen might end up making all sorts of unwanted dishes! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This is absolutely devastating, as they could gain control over the network and access sensitive information!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place an order without checking if they actually pay for it — the kitchen might end up making all sorts of unwanted dishes! The flaw is found in the includes/hostapd.php script of RaspAP versions 3.3.2 and earlier, where user input isn't properly sanitized before being processed. This oversight allows malicious inputs to be executed as commands on the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This is absolutely devastating, as they could gain control over the network and access sensitive information! To protect your system, immediately update RaspAP to version 3.3.3 or later. Additionally, review your configurations to ensure that no unsanitized inputs are allowed. Consider implementing input validation to prevent future vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps and your system will be fortified in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01626 · 76.0th percentile
Published
2025-08-27T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 00:00Z
    In RaspAP raspap-webgui 3.3.2 and earlier, a command injection vulnerability exists in the includes/hostapd.php script
    cvelistv5