CVE-2025-9603

6.3 MEDIUM

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a command injection vulnerability in Telesquare TLR-2005KSH routers version 1.2.4. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the Hostname parameter in the /cgi-bin/internet.cgi endpoint. Organizations using these routers with internet-facing administration interfaces are at risk.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Telesquare TLR-2005KSH
Versions: 1.2.4
Operating Systems: Embedded router OS
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: The vulnerability exists in the default configuration of the affected firmware version.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, install malware, pivot to internal networks, or disrupt network services.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized command execution leading to network disruption, data exfiltration, or use as a foothold for further attacks.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if proper network segmentation and access controls prevent exploitation attempts.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public proof-of-concept exists, and the vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

No official patch is available. Consider workarounds or replacement.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Access Restriction

all

Restrict access to the router's administration interface to trusted IP addresses only.

Disable Remote Administration

all

Disable remote administration features if not required.

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Segment affected routers in isolated network zones with strict firewall rules.
  • Implement network monitoring and intrusion detection for suspicious traffic to router management interfaces.

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version via web interface or CLI. If version is 1.2.4, the device is vulnerable.

Check Version:

Check via router web interface or consult device documentation for CLI commands.

Verify Fix Applied:

No official fix available to verify.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual commands in system logs
  • Failed authentication attempts to /cgi-bin/internet.cgi

Network Indicators:

  • Suspicious HTTP POST requests to /cgi-bin/internet.cgi with command injection patterns

SIEM Query:

Search for HTTP requests containing 'internet.cgi?Command=lanCfg' with unusual Hostname parameter values.

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