CVE-2025-2727
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in H3C Magic NX30 Pro routers allows attackers on the local network to execute arbitrary commands via a command injection flaw in the HTTP POST request handler for the /api/wizard/getNetworkStatus endpoint. It affects users of H3C Magic NX30 Pro routers up to version V100R007, potentially leading to full device compromise. Exploitation requires local network access, limiting exposure to internal attackers or those who have breached the network perimeter.
💻 Affected Systems
- H3C Magic NX30 Pro
⚠️ 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
Full compromise of the router, enabling persistent remote access, data interception, network pivoting to other devices, and disruption of network services.
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution leading to configuration changes, data theft, or installation of malware on the router.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation isolates the router and strict access controls are enforced, though local attackers could still exploit it.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed, but exploitation requires crafting specific HTTP POST requests to the vulnerable endpoint, which may involve some technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after V100R007 (specific version not specified in references; upgrade to latest available)
Vendor Advisory: https://www.h3c.com/cn/Service/Document_Software/Software_Download/Consume_product/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Access the H3C Magic NX30 Pro router's admin interface. 2. Navigate to the firmware update section. 3. Download the latest firmware from the vendor's official website. 4. Upload and apply the firmware update. 5. Verify the update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Access to Router Admin Interface
allLimit network access to the router's admin interface to trusted IP addresses only, reducing exposure to potential attackers.
Configure firewall rules to block external access to port 80/443 except from authorized management IPs.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the router on a dedicated VLAN to limit lateral movement in case of exploitation.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual HTTP POST requests to /api/wizard/getNetworkStatus and implement intrusion detection rules.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the router's firmware version via the admin interface; if it is V100R007 or earlier, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
Log into the router's web interface and navigate to System Status or similar section to view firmware version.Verify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the firmware version is above V100R007 and test by attempting to send a crafted POST request to /api/wizard/getNetworkStatus to ensure no command execution occurs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP POST requests to /api/wizard/getNetworkStatus with shell command patterns in parameters.
- Log entries showing command execution or system changes from unknown sources.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP traffic to the router's IP on port 80/443 containing suspicious strings like ';', '|', or '`' in POST data.
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND url="/api/wizard/getNetworkStatus" AND (method="POST") AND (data CONTAINS "cmd" OR data CONTAINS ";" OR data CONTAINS "|")