CVE-2025-48860
📋 TL;DR
An authenticated low-privileged attacker can remotely access backup archives created by users with elevated permissions in ctrlX OS setup mechanism. This could expose sensitive data contained in those backups. Affects Bosch ctrlX OS users with web application access.
💻 Affected Systems
- Bosch ctrlX OS
⚠️ 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
Attacker gains access to sensitive configuration data, credentials, or proprietary information from backup archives, potentially enabling further system compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to backup files containing system configuration, user data, or application settings that could be leveraged for reconnaissance or privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure with proper access controls and monitoring, restricting backup archive access to authorized personnel only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but with low privileges.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: ctrlX OS 1.28.0
Vendor Advisory: https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/BOSCH-SA-129652.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download ctrlX OS 1.28.0 from official Bosch sources. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Apply update through ctrlX OS management interface. 4. Restart system as prompted. 5. Verify update completion.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Backup Archive Access
allLimit access to backup functionality and storage locations to only authorized administrative users.
Network Segmentation
allIsolate ctrlX OS systems from untrusted networks and implement strict access controls.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who can create and access backup archives.
- Monitor backup-related activities and access logs for suspicious behavior.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check ctrlX OS version via web interface or CLI. Versions below 1.28.0 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via ctrlX OS web interface under System Information or use appropriate CLI command for the platform.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm system is running ctrlX OS 1.28.0 or later through system information.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to backup archives
- Multiple backup access requests from low-privileged accounts
- Unusual backup download patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected traffic to backup storage locations
- Access to backup endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="ctrlx-os" AND (event_type="backup_access" OR resource="backup") AND user_privilege="low"