CVE-2025-14485
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a command injection vulnerability in the EFM ipTIME A3004T router's administrator password handler. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands remotely by manipulating the 'aaksjdkfj' parameter in the '/sess-bin/timepro.cgi' file. Organizations using this specific router model with vulnerable firmware are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- EFM ipTIME A3004T
⚠️ 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 the router allowing attackers to reconfigure network settings, intercept traffic, pivot to internal networks, or install persistent backdoors.
Likely Case
Router compromise leading to network disruption, credential theft, or use as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and access controls prevent router exposure to untrusted networks.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available but require specific knowledge of the vulnerability and router environment.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for firmware updates
2. If update available, download and apply following vendor instructions
3. Reboot router after update
4. Verify firmware version has changed
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate the router from untrusted networks and restrict administrative access
Access Control Lists
allImplement firewall rules to restrict access to the vulnerable CGI endpoint
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Replace the vulnerable router with a different model or updated version
- Implement strict network monitoring and anomaly detection for the router
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router web interface for firmware version; if version is 14.19.0, the device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check router web interface under System Status or Administration settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version has been updated to a version later than 14.19.0.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access to /sess-bin/timepro.cgi
- Unexpected command execution in router logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- Traffic patterns suggesting router compromise
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND (uri="/sess-bin/timepro.cgi" OR command="*injection*" OR aaksjdkfj="*")