CVE-2025-15459

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the UTT 进取 520W router firmware version 1.7.7-180627 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the strcpy function in the /goform/formUser endpoint. This affects all systems running the vulnerable firmware version. Attackers can launch attacks remotely without authentication.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • UTT 进取 520W router
Versions: 1.7.7-180627
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: All devices running this specific firmware version are vulnerable. The web management interface must be accessible for exploitation.

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and persistent backdoor installation.

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Likely Case

Remote code execution allowing attackers to gain control of the router, intercept network traffic, and pivot to internal networks.

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If Mitigated

Denial of service or limited impact if proper network segmentation and access controls are implemented.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and affects internet-facing routers directly exposed to attackers.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal routers could be exploited by attackers who have gained initial network access.

🎯 Exploit Status

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

Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available on GitHub. The vulnerability requires no authentication and has straightforward exploitation.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available - vendor did not respond to disclosure

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

No official patch available. Consider replacing affected devices with supported alternatives or implementing strict network controls.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable web management interface

all

Disable the web management interface or restrict access to trusted IP addresses only

Router-specific configuration commands - consult device documentation

Network segmentation

linux

Place affected routers in isolated network segments with strict firewall rules

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure to the router's management interface
  • Monitor network traffic for exploitation attempts and implement intrusion detection rules

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version via web interface or SSH: cat /proc/version or check web admin panel

Check Version:

ssh admin@router_ip 'cat /proc/version' or check web interface at http://router_ip

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version has been updated to a non-vulnerable version (if available)

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests to /goform/formUser with long password parameters
  • Multiple failed login attempts followed by buffer overflow patterns

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP POST requests to /goform/formUser with unusually long payloads
  • Traffic patterns suggesting exploitation attempts

SIEM Query:

source="router_logs" AND uri="/goform/formUser" AND (content_length>100 OR contains(password, "AAAA"))

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