CVE-2025-14709

9.8 CRITICAL

📋 TL;DR

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Shiguangwu sgwbox N3 NAS device allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating parameters in the WIRELESSCFGGET interface. This affects version 2.0.25 of the device firmware. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and has a public exploit available.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Shiguangwu sgwbox N3 NAS
Versions: 2.0.25
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: The vulnerability exists in the default http_eshell_server component that handles wireless configuration requests.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete device compromise, data theft, and potential lateral movement within the network.

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Likely Case

Remote attackers gain shell access to the NAS device, allowing data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, or use as a pivot point for further attacks.

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If Mitigated

If properly segmented and monitored, exploitation could be detected and contained before significant damage occurs.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public exploit code is available, making this easily weaponizable by attackers with basic skills.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

No official patch available. Contact vendor for updates or consider replacing the device.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Block WIRELESSCFGGET Interface

linux

Use firewall rules to block access to the vulnerable interface

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [PORT] -j DROP

Disable Wireless Configuration Service

linux

Stop the vulnerable http_eshell_server service if possible

killall http_eshell_server
systemctl disable http_eshell_server

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Immediately isolate the device from internet access and place it in a restricted network segment
  • Implement strict network monitoring and IDS/IPS rules to detect exploitation attempts

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device firmware version via web interface or SSH: cat /etc/version

Check Version:

cat /etc/version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify service is not running: ps aux | grep http_eshell_server

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual process execution from http_eshell_server
  • Buffer overflow error messages in system logs

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual traffic to wireless configuration port
  • Large parameter payloads in HTTP requests

SIEM Query:

source="sgwbox" AND (process="http_eshell_server" OR message="*buffer*overflow*")

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