CVE-2025-34033
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in Blue Angel Software Suite's web interface that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root. Attackers can exploit default or backdoor credentials to inject shell commands through the ping_addr parameter. This affects embedded Linux devices running the vulnerable software.
💻 Affected Systems
- Blue Angel Software Suite
📦 What is this software?
Blue Angel Software Suite by 5vtechnologies
⚠️ 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 root-level arbitrary command execution, allowing complete device takeover, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Attackers use default/backdoor credentials to gain authenticated access and execute commands to install malware, create backdoors, or disrupt device functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and credential management, exploitation would require valid credentials and command injection would be prevented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires authentication but default/backdoor credentials make this trivial. Public exploit code available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for security updates. Apply any available patches for Blue Angel Software Suite.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable web interface
linuxDisable the web interface if not required for operation
systemctl stop webserver-service
systemctl disable webserver-service
Network segmentation
allIsolate affected devices in separate network segments with strict firewall rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Change all default credentials and implement strong password policies
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block command injection patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test if /cgi-bin/webctrl.cgi?action=pingtest_update exists and accepts ping_addr parameter with shell metacharactersCheck Version:
Check device web interface or system documentation for software versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify input validation prevents command injection by testing with malicious payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET requests to /cgi-bin/webctrl.cgi with shell metacharacters
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful authentication
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing shell metacharacters in parameters
- Outbound connections from embedded devices to unusual destinations
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/cgi-bin/webctrl.cgi" AND (query="ping_addr=*;*" OR query="ping_addr=*|*" OR query="ping_addr=*`*" OR query="ping_addr=*$(*")