CVE-2025-30171
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in ASPECT systems allows attackers with compromised administrator credentials to delete system files, potentially causing service disruption or system compromise. It affects ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS Series, and MATRIX Series products through version 3.08.03.
💻 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
Complete system compromise through deletion of critical operating system files, leading to permanent data loss and extended service downtime.
Likely Case
Service disruption through deletion of application files, configuration files, or log files, requiring restoration from backups.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper credential protection and file permission controls are in place, potentially only affecting non-critical files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credentials but is straightforward once credentials are obtained
🛠️ 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 portal. 2. Backup current configuration and data. 3. Install the update following vendor documentation. 4. Restart the system as required. 5. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Administrator Access
allLimit administrator account usage and implement strong credential protection
Implement File Integrity Monitoring
allMonitor for unauthorized file deletions using FIM tools
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and multi-factor authentication for all administrator accounts
- Deploy file integrity monitoring and alert on any system file deletion attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version against affected versions (through 3.08.03)Check Version:
Check vendor documentation for version query command specific to your ASPECT productVerify Fix Applied:
Verify system version is greater than 3.08.03 and test administrator file deletion permissions📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected file deletion events in system logs
- Administrator account login from unusual locations/times
- Failed file deletion attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual administrative traffic patterns
- Unexpected connections to administrative interfaces
SIEM Query:
EventType='FileDelete' AND UserRole='Administrator' AND FilePath CONTAINS 'system'