CVE-2025-30169
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts in ASPECT systems if they obtain administrator credentials. It affects multiple ABB product series including ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS Series, and MATRIX Series. The vulnerability enables remote code execution on affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- ASPECT-Enterprise
- NEXUS Series
- MATRIX Series
⚠️ 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 system compromise with attacker gaining persistent access, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Unauthorized PHP script execution leading to web shell installation, data manipulation, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if strong credential protection and file upload restrictions are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credential compromise plus file upload access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 3.08.03
Vendor Advisory: https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108471A0021&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=pdf&Action=Launch
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest version from ABB's official website. 2. Backup current configuration and data. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the system. 5. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Uploads
allConfigure web server to block PHP file uploads or restrict upload directories
Strengthen Authentication
allImplement multi-factor authentication and strong password policies for administrator accounts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate affected systems
- Deploy web application firewall with PHP upload blocking rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version against affected versions (through 3.08.03) via admin interfaceCheck Version:
Check via product admin interface or system information panelVerify Fix Applied:
Verify system version is above 3.08.03 and test file upload functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to web directories
- PHP file creation in upload directories
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin login
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with PHP file uploads to admin interfaces
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri CONTAINS "/upload" OR uri CONTAINS ".php") AND user="admin"