CVE-2025-7097
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in Comodo Internet Security Premium allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands through command injection in the cis_update_x64.xml manifest file handler. Attackers can potentially take full control of affected systems. All users running the vulnerable version are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Comodo Internet Security Premium
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with administrative privileges, allowing installation of malware, data theft, ransomware deployment, and persistence mechanisms.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to system compromise, potentially enabling lateral movement within networks and data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, application whitelisting, and least privilege principles in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used. Attack complexity is described as 'rather high' but exploitation is possible.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor did not respond to disclosure. Consider alternative security solutions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Comodo Internet Security Premium
windowsUninstall or disable the vulnerable software until a patch is available
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Comodo Internet Security Premium > Uninstall
Block XML file processing
windowsRestrict access to cis_update_x64.xml files via application control or firewall rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate systems running vulnerable software
- Deploy application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized commands and binaries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Comodo Internet Security Premium version in program settings or Control Panel > Programs and FeaturesCheck Version:
wmic product where name="Comodo Internet Security Premium" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify software is uninstalled or replaced with alternative security solution📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process execution from Comodo processes
- Suspicious command-line arguments in Comodo-related processes
- Failed attempts to access cis_update_x64.xml
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from Comodo processes
- Suspicious XML file downloads to Comodo directories
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where (Image contains "cmd.exe" OR Image contains "powershell.exe") AND ParentImage contains "Comodo"