CVE-2025-63213
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on QVidium Opera11 devices by sending a malicious GET request to the /cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi endpoint. It affects all devices running firmware version 2.9.0-Ax4x-opera11. Attackers can gain full control over vulnerable devices.
💻 Affected Systems
- QVidium Opera11
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing attackers to install persistent backdoors, steal sensitive data, pivot to internal networks, or use devices in botnets.
Likely Case
Attackers gain root shell access to manipulate device functionality, exfiltrate data, or use the device as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
If properly segmented and monitored, impact limited to single device compromise with no lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires only a crafted HTTP GET request. Public research available with proof-of-concept details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://qvidium.tv/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for security updates. No official patch information available at this time.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block CGI Endpoint
linuxUse firewall rules or web server configuration to block access to /cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m string --string "/cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi" --algo bm -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -m string --string "/cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi" --algo bm -j DROP
Network Segmentation
allIsolate QVidium devices in separate VLAN with strict access controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove internet-facing access and place behind strict firewall with only necessary ports open
- Implement network monitoring for unusual traffic patterns to/from QVidium devices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version via device web interface or SSH if available. Version 2.9.0-Ax4x-opera11 is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check device web interface at System > About or via SSH: cat /etc/versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware has been updated to a version later than 2.9.0-Ax4x-opera11📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi with unusual parameters
- System logs showing unexpected command execution
- Authentication failures followed by CGI access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests to /cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi with shell metacharacters
- Outbound connections from QVidium devices to unknown IPs
- Unusual traffic patterns from device
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/cgi-bin/net_ping.cgi" AND (param="ping" OR param="host") AND (value="*" OR value="|" OR value=";" OR value="`")🔗 References
- https://github.com/shiky8/my--cve-vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-63213_QVidium%20Opera11%20RCE
- https://qvidium.tv/
- https://undercodetesting.com/zero-day-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-qvidium-opera11-remote-code-execution-rce-exploit/
- https://github.com/shiky8/my--cve-vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-63213_QVidium%20Opera11%20RCE
