CVE-2025-61197
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Orban Optimod audio processors allows remote attackers to escalate privileges by manipulating client-side browser storage that contains user privilege/role information. Attackers can gain administrative access to affected devices. All users of vulnerable Orban Optimod models with specified firmware versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Orban Optimod 5950
- Orban Optimod 5950HD
- Orban Optimod 5750
- Orban Optimod 5750HD
- Orban Optimod Trio Optimod
⚠️ 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 compromise of the audio processing system, allowing attackers to modify audio processing settings, disrupt broadcasts, or use the device as a pivot point into broadcast networks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized administrative access to the Optimod web interface, enabling configuration changes, service disruption, or data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation and access controls prevent external access to the web interface.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires initial access to the web interface (even with low privileges) and manipulation of browser storage. The GitHub reference contains technical details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://www.orban.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check Orban website for security advisories and firmware updates. No official patch is currently documented for this specific CVE.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Optimod devices from untrusted networks and restrict access to authorized IP addresses only.
Disable Web Interface
allIf web management is not required, disable the web interface entirely.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the Optimod web interface
- Monitor for unauthorized access attempts and privilege escalation activities
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version via web interface or serial console. If running System version 2.5.26 with Optimod version 1.0.0.33, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Access web interface and navigate to System Information page, or use serial console to check firmware version.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware has been updated to a version beyond the affected range. Check that privilege information is no longer stored insecurely in client-side storage.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin access
- Unusual configuration changes from non-admin users
- Access from unexpected IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests manipulating localStorage or sessionStorage
- Unusual traffic patterns to Optimod web interface
SIEM Query:
source="optimod_web" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR user_role_change="admin")