CVE-2025-57198
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on AVTECH SECURITY DGM1104 devices via the Machine.cgi endpoint. Organizations using affected AVTECH security products are at risk of complete system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- AVTECH SECURITY Corporation DGM1104
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or integration into botnets
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution allowing attackers to pivot to other systems or steal sensitive data
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and authentication controls are in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details available in GitHub repository; requires authentication but command injection is straightforward
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: http://avtech.com
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for security updates; no official patch confirmed at this time
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Access Control
linuxRestrict access to Machine.cgi endpoint using firewall rules
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [device_port] -s [trusted_ips] -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [device_port] -j DROP
Authentication Hardening
allImplement strong authentication policies and monitor for suspicious login attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected devices in separate network segments with strict firewall rules
- Implement network monitoring and IDS/IPS to detect exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device version against affected version; test Machine.cgi endpoint with controlled inputCheck Version:
Check device web interface or use vendor-specific CLI commandsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify vendor patch installation and test endpoint with same payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns in system logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from device
- Traffic to Machine.cgi endpoint with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="device_logs" AND (url="*Machine.cgi*" AND (param="*;*" OR param="*|*" OR param="*`*"))