CVE-2025-56097CWE-78command-injection

CVE-2025-56097

High · published December 12, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty POST request can let attackers execute arbitrary commands on your Ruijie RG-EW1800GX PRO! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where someone hands the chef a fake order. If the chef doesn’t double-check, they might end up cooking something entirely wrong, which could ruin the whole dinner service! An attacker could gain total control over the device, running commands that could modify settings, exfiltrate data, or even disable the network. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could cripple your entire network infrastructure if left unchecked!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone hands the chef a fake order. If the chef doesn’t double-check, they might end up cooking something entirely wrong, which could ruin the whole dinner service! This OS Command Injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted POST request targeting the module_set function in the config_retain.lua file.

What to do

An attacker could gain total control over the device, running commands that could modify settings, exfiltrate data, or even disable the network. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could cripple your entire network infrastructure if left unchecked! To safeguard against this vulnerability, patch your device immediately to the latest firmware version available. Review your security configurations, and consider implementing strict input validation to mitigate similar risks in the future. You’ve got this! Secure your device, and you’ll keep your network running smoothly! 🛡️

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
0.02569 · 85.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-12-12T00:15Z
Affected products (2)
ProductVersionsFixed in
ruijie/rg-ew1800gx_pro_firmwareall versions—
ruijie/rg-ew300n_firmwareall versions—
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 00:00Z
    OS Command Injection vulnerability in Ruijie RG-EW1800GX PRO B11P226_EW1800GX-PRO_10223117 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted POST…
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