CVE-2025-46068
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Automai Director v25.2.0 systems by exploiting the update mechanism. Attackers can gain full control of affected systems, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or lateral movement. Organizations using Automai Director v25.2.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Automai Director
📦 What is this software?
Director by Automai
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover, data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, and lateral movement across the network
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to installation of backdoors, credential theft, and persistence mechanisms
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation prevents external access and strict access controls are in place
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub gist provides technical details that could be used to create exploits. Remote code execution via update mechanism suggests straightforward exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.automai.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check Automai website for security advisories
2. Contact Automai support for patch availability
3. Apply any available updates immediately
4. Verify the fix after application
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Remote Update Access
allBlock network access to the update mechanism using firewall rules
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [update_port] -j DROP
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block Automai Update" dir=in action=block protocol=TCP localport=[update_port]
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Automai Director systems from untrusted networks
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate Automai Director from internet and untrusted networks
- Deploy application-level firewalls or WAF rules to block suspicious update requests
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Automai Director version is 25.2.0 via web interface or configuration filesCheck Version:
Check web interface or consult Automai documentation for version checkingVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version has been updated to a patched release (not 25.2.0) and test update functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual update requests from unexpected sources
- Failed or suspicious update attempts
- Process creation from update service
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected connections to update ports
- Malformed update requests
- Traffic to/from update mechanism outside maintenance windows
SIEM Query:
source="automai" AND (event_type="update" OR process="update") AND (src_ip NOT IN allowed_ips OR user_agent="malicious")