CVE-2025-15389: QNO Technology VPN Firewall · OS Command Injection
Affects QNO Technology VPN FirewallSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 66% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNO Technology VPN Firewall | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate action should focus on monitoring and restricting access to the VPN firewall management interfaces to trusted personnel only, enforcing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate the VPN firewall management network from general user networks to reduce exposure. 3. Deploy strict input validation and command sanitization controls if custom scripts or configurations are used in conjunction with the VPN firewall. 4. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Engage with QNO Technology for updates and patches; apply security patches promptly once available. 6. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focused on VPN infrastructure to detect similar issues. 7. Implement an incident response plan specific to VPN firewall compromise scenarios. 8. Restrict VPN firewall administrative access to dedicated, secure management workstations with hardened configurations. 9. Consider deploying additional endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools on VPN firewall hosts if supported. 10. Educate administrators on the risks of credential compromise and enforce strict password policies.
Description
CVE-2025-15389 is a high-severity OS Command Injection vulnerability in QNO Technology's VPN Firewall that allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the server without user interaction. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78). Exploitation requires low attack complexity and only limited privileges, but no user interaction. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the VPN firewall. European organizations using QNO VPN Firewalls are at risk, especially those in countries with higher adoption of QNO products or strategic reliance on VPN infrastructure. Mitigation requires immediate patching once available, strict access controls, and monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns. Countries with significant QNO market presence or critical infrastructure reliance on VPNs, such as Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, are likely most affected. Given the high CVSS score (8.7) and potential impact, organizations should prioritize remediation to prevent exploitation.