CVE-2025-55048
📋 TL;DR
This CVE-2025-55048 vulnerability involves multiple instances of CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command), allowing attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on affected systems. It affects systems running vulnerable software versions that process untrusted input without proper sanitization. Organizations using the affected products should prioritize patching due to the high CVSS score.
💻 Affected Systems
- Unknown - specific products not identified in provided 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 leading to data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, lateral movement across networks, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated remote code execution allowing attackers to gain shell access, install malware, or pivot to other systems on the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, command sanitization, and network segmentation preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-78 vulnerabilities often have low exploitation complexity when user input reaches command execution functions without sanitization.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/cve_advisories_listing?skip=0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Monitor the provided advisory URL for specific vendor patches. 2. Once identified, apply vendor-recommended patches. 3. Test patches in non-production environment first.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and sanitize all user-controlled data before passing to OS command functions.
Principle of Least Privilege
allRun affected applications with minimal necessary privileges to limit potential damage from successful exploitation.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate affected systems from critical assets
- Deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with OS command injection rule sets
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review application code for command execution functions (system(), exec(), popen(), etc.) that process untrusted input without proper sanitization.Check Version:
Check specific application documentation for version identification commands.Verify Fix Applied:
Test with safe input validation test cases and verify command injection attempts are properly blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns
- Process creation from web/app services
- Failed command injection attempts in logs
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from application servers
- Command and control traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="application_logs" AND ("system(" OR "exec(" OR "popen(") AND suspicious_patterns