CVE-2025-8748
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2025-8748 is a command injection vulnerability in MiR robot software that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands via malicious HTTP requests. This affects MiR software versions before 3.0.0, potentially compromising industrial robot systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- MiR robot software
⚠️ 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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
Full system compromise allowing attackers to take control of robots, steal sensitive data, disrupt operations, or pivot to other industrial systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution leading to data theft, system manipulation, or installation of persistent backdoors.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, authentication controls, and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access but command injection is typically straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.0.0
Vendor Advisory: https://mobile-industrial-robots.com/security-advisories/command-injection
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup current configuration. 2. Download MiR software version 3.0.0 from official vendor portal. 3. Follow vendor upgrade documentation. 4. Restart robot systems. 5. Verify successful upgrade.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network segmentation and access control
allRestrict network access to MiR systems to only authorized users and systems
Enhanced authentication controls
allImplement multi-factor authentication and strong password policies for MiR system access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate MiR systems from critical networks
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with command injection detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check MiR software version via robot interface or administrative console; versions below 3.0.0 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via MiR web interface or administrative console system information pageVerify Fix Applied:
Verify software version shows 3.0.0 or higher in system information.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns in system logs
- HTTP requests with shell metacharacters or command injection attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP traffic to MiR systems containing suspicious command-like parameters
- Unusual outbound connections from MiR systems
SIEM Query:
source="mir_logs" AND (command="*;*" OR command="*|*" OR command="*`*" OR command="*$(*" OR command="*&*" OR command="*>" OR command="*<*")