CVE-2025-6978CWE-78command-injection

CVE-2025-6978

High · published October 23, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky command injection bug in diagnostic tools could turn your system into a playground for attackers! 🔥 Think of it like a repair technician who can meddle with sensitive equipment just by asking the right questions. If they find a way to bypass security, they could not only eavesdrop on everything but also alter operations without breaking a sweat! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands within your system, potentially gaining unauthorized access or altering critical settings. The consequences could range from data breaches to full system control – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a repair technician who can meddle with sensitive equipment just by asking the right questions. If they find a way to bypass security, they could not only eavesdrop on everything but also alter operations without breaking a sweat! This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in diagnostics commands, allowing attackers to inject and execute harmful commands on the system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands within your system, potentially gaining unauthorized access or altering critical settings. The consequences could range from data breaches to full system control – absolutely devastating! To protect your system, update to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability as soon as it's available. Additionally, review your input validation processes to enhance security against command injections. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your system and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13434 · 96.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-10-23T23:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 18:50Z
    Diagnostics command injection vulnerability
    cvelistv5