CVE-2025-30173
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a file upload vulnerability in ABB's ASPECT, NEXUS, and MATRIX series products that allows attackers to upload malicious files if they compromise administrator session credentials. The vulnerability affects all versions through 3.08.03 and could lead to remote code execution or system compromise.
💻 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 leading to data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, or complete control of affected systems
Likely Case
Malicious file upload leading to limited code execution, data manipulation, or persistence establishment
If Mitigated
Contained impact with proper credential protection and file upload restrictions
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credential compromise first
🛠️ 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 latest version from ABB portal
2. Backup current configuration
3. Install update following vendor documentation
4. Restart affected services
5. Verify functionality
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Upload Types
allConfigure web application firewall or server to block suspicious file uploads
Strengthen Credential Security
allImplement MFA, strong password policies, and session timeout for administrator accounts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file upload validation and sanitization
- Isolate affected systems from critical networks and implement network segmentation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check product version in administration interface or about dialogCheck Version:
Check via product administration interface or system informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is greater than 3.08.03 and test file upload functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads
- Administrator login from unexpected locations
- Suspicious file execution
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected file upload traffic to affected systems
- Anomalous administrator account activity
SIEM Query:
source="aspect-logs" AND (event="file_upload" AND file_extension IN (exe, dll, php, asp)) OR (event="admin_login" AND location="unusual")