CVE-2025-1316 is an OS command injection vulnerability classified under CWE-78, found in the Edimax IC-7100 IP Camera. The vulnerability arises because the device does not properly sanitize or neutralize special characters in incoming requests, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary operating system commands. This flaw enables remote code execution (RCE) without requiring any authentication or user interaction, making it highly exploitable. The vulnerability affects all versions of the IC-7100 model. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to take full control of the camera, manipulate video feeds, disable security features, or use the device as a foothold for lateral movement within corporate or critical infrastructure networks. Although no public exploits or patches are currently available, the severity and ease of exploitation make this a critical threat. The vulnerability was published on March 4, 2025, with the initial reservation on February 14, 2025, by ICS-CERT. The lack of patch availability necessitates immediate defensive measures to reduce exposure.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly for entities relying on Edimax IC-7100 cameras for security and surveillance. Compromise of these devices could lead to unauthorized surveillance, data leakage, and disruption of security monitoring. Attackers gaining control over cameras can disable or manipulate video streams, undermining physical security and potentially facilitating further cyber intrusions. Critical infrastructure sectors such as transportation, energy, and government facilities using these cameras face heightened risks of espionage or sabotage. The vulnerability’s ease of exploitation and lack of authentication requirements increase the likelihood of widespread attacks, especially in environments with exposed or poorly segmented networks. Additionally, the potential for attackers to pivot from compromised cameras into internal networks could lead to broader organizational breaches, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems.

Until an official patch is released by Edimax, European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately isolate IC-7100 cameras on dedicated network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure. 2) Disable remote management and external internet access to these devices to prevent external exploitation. 3) Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect unusual command injection patterns or suspicious traffic targeting the cameras. 4) Regularly audit and monitor network traffic logs for anomalous requests or connections to the cameras. 5) Where possible, replace vulnerable devices with alternative models or vendors that have no known critical vulnerabilities. 6) Engage with Edimax support channels to obtain updates on patch availability and apply firmware updates promptly once released. 7) Educate security teams about this vulnerability to ensure rapid incident response if exploitation is suspected. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network segmentation, traffic monitoring, and operational controls tailored to the specific device and threat.