CVE-2025-11545
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Sharp Display Solutions projectors allows unauthorized attackers to access the HTTP server interface and execute arbitrary actions. Attackers can potentially control projector functions, access sensitive information, or modify system settings. Organizations using affected Sharp projector models are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Sharp Display Solutions projectors
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of projector functionality, unauthorized access to connected networks, potential pivot point to internal systems, and exposure of sensitive information displayed on or transmitted through the projector.
Likely Case
Unauthorized control of projector functions (power, input switching, display settings), access to network information, and potential disruption of presentations or meetings.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls, potentially only affecting projector functionality without network access.
🎯 Exploit Status
HTTP server access suggests simple web-based exploitation. No authentication bypass required based on description.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific firmware versions
Vendor Advisory: https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/global/support/info/PJ-CVE-2025-11545.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit the vendor advisory URL
2. Identify your projector model
3. Download appropriate firmware update
4. Follow vendor instructions to apply update
5. Restart projector after update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable HTTP Server Interface
allTurn off the HTTP server functionality if not required for operations
Network Segmentation
allIsolate projectors on separate VLAN with strict access controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment projectors on isolated network with no internet access
- Implement strict firewall rules to limit HTTP access to trusted IPs only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check projector model and firmware version against vendor advisory. Attempt HTTP access to projector interface from unauthorized network.Check Version:
Check projector menu system for firmware version or use vendor-specific toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches patched version from vendor. Test HTTP access controls after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized HTTP access attempts to projector IPs
- Unexpected projector configuration changes
- Multiple failed authentication attempts if authentication exists
Network Indicators:
- HTTP traffic to projector ports from unexpected sources
- Unusual projector control commands over network
SIEM Query:
source_ip NOT IN (trusted_ips) AND dest_port IN (80, 443, 8080) AND dest_ip IN (projector_ips)