CVE-2025-56090CWE-78command-injection

CVE-2025-56090

High · published December 11, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafted POST request can unleash a wave of chaos! This OS Command Injection in Ruijie RG-EW1200G PRO allows attackers to execute any command they fancy. 😱 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef prepares meals based on orders from a hidden menu that diners can manipulate — if they can just whisper their own requests, the kitchen could serve up anything, even something dangerous! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, essentially giving them the keys to the kingdom. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even turning your network device into a launchpad for further attacks. That's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef prepares meals based on orders from a hidden menu that diners can manipulate — if they can just whisper their own requests, the kitchen could serve up anything, even something dangerous! This vulnerability allows command injection via a crafted POST request to the module_set in the config_retain.lua file, bypassing normal security measures and giving attackers the ability to run any command on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, essentially giving them the keys to the kingdom. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even turning your network device into a launchpad for further attacks. That's absolutely devastating! To secure your device, immediately update to the latest firmware version provided by Ruijie. Also, review your network configurations to limit untrusted POST requests to the device. Ensuring your firewall settings are tight can help mitigate this risk too! You've got this! Patch your systems and lock down your network like the security hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02913 · 86.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-12-11T23:16Z
Affected products (2)
ProductVersionsFixed in
ruijie/rg-ew1200g_pro_firmwareall versions—
ruijie/rg-ew1200r_firmwareall versions—
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 00:00Z
    OS Command Injection vulnerability in Ruijie RG-EW1200G PRO RG-EW1200G PRO V1.00/V2.00/V3.00/V4.00 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a…
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