CVE-2025-48862
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability involves misleading interface wording in ctrlX OS backup functionality that suggests backup files are encrypted when a password is set, when in reality only private keys within the backup are encrypted. This affects users of Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS who rely on the backup feature for system configuration protection.
💻 Affected Systems
- Bosch Rexroth 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
An attacker with access to backup files could extract sensitive configuration data, credentials, and system information, potentially leading to full system compromise or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Unauthorized personnel or malware with file system access could read backup files containing sensitive configuration data, exposing system settings and potentially credentials.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and network segmentation, backup files remain inaccessible to unauthorized users, limiting exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to backup files, which typically requires some level of system access or file sharing exposure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Refer to vendor advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/BOSCH-SA-129652.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Access the ctrlX OS web interface
2. Navigate to System Settings > Update
3. Apply the latest firmware update from Bosch Rexroth
4. Restart the system as prompted
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Manual Backup Encryption
allManually encrypt backup files using external encryption tools after creation
Secure Backup Storage
allStore backup files in encrypted storage locations with strict access controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to backup file storage locations using file system permissions
- Implement network segmentation to isolate systems containing backup files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if backup files created with password protection are readable without the password using standard file viewersCheck Version:
Check system version in ctrlX OS web interface under System InformationVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify backup files created with password protection cannot be read without proper decryption📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to backup file locations
- Backup file creation events without proper encryption
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected file transfers of backup files
- Access to backup storage locations from unauthorized systems
SIEM Query:
source="ctrlx-os" AND (event="backup_created" OR file_access="*.backup")