CVE-2025-36729
📋 TL;DR
A privilege escalation vulnerability allows non-primary administrators with web interface access but no shell permissions to view the master admin password and grant themselves root-level shell access. This affects systems where multiple administrative accounts exist with different permission levels. Attackers can gain full system control from a limited administrative account.
💻 Affected Systems
- Specific product information not provided in reference
⚠️ 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 where an attacker gains root shell access, can install persistent backdoors, exfiltrate all data, and pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized privilege escalation leading to configuration theft, unauthorized system changes, and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and monitoring are in place, but still represents a significant security boundary violation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires an authenticated administrative account but involves simple web interface interactions. The vulnerability is well-documented in the security advisory.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2025-25
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review vendor advisory for specific patch information
2. Apply the latest security update from the vendor
3. Restart affected services or devices
4. Verify the fix by testing the vulnerability
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Administrative Access
allLimit the number of administrative accounts and ensure proper separation of duties
Network Segmentation
allIsolate administrative interfaces from general network access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor all administrative account activity
- Regularly audit administrative accounts and remove unnecessary privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test if non-primary admin accounts can access configuration containing master password or modify shell access permissionsCheck Version:
Check device firmware/software version through web interface or CLIVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that non-primary admin accounts can no longer view master password or grant themselves shell access📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual configuration access by non-primary admin accounts
- Shell access permission changes
- Multiple failed privilege escalation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual administrative interface access patterns
- Configuration file access from unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
Search for admin account activity showing configuration access or permission changes outside normal patterns