CVE-2025-2611 is an OS command injection vulnerability identified in ICT Innovations' ICTBroadcast application, specifically affecting versions 7.4 and earlier. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements (CWE-78) where session cookie data is directly passed to shell commands without adequate sanitization or validation. This unsafe handling allows an attacker to craft malicious session cookies containing shell commands that the server executes, resulting in unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). The vulnerability does not require any authentication or user interaction, significantly increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3 reflects the critical nature of this flaw, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a prime target for attackers aiming to compromise ICTBroadcast servers. ICTBroadcast is commonly used in telephony and broadcasting environments, making the affected systems potentially critical infrastructure components. The lack of available patches necessitates immediate mitigation efforts to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability was reserved in March 2025 and published in August 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. The technical details emphasize the need for secure coding practices around shell command invocations and robust input validation to prevent such injection flaws.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-2611 can be severe. ICTBroadcast is often deployed in telephony, call center, and broadcasting environments, which are critical for communication services. Exploitation could lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, steal sensitive data, disrupt services, or pivot within the network. This could result in significant operational downtime, data breaches involving personal or corporate information, and reputational damage. Given the unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can remotely target exposed ICTBroadcast servers without prior access, increasing the likelihood of attacks. The high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts mean that both data and service continuity are at risk. European organizations in sectors such as telecommunications, media, government, and emergency services that rely on ICTBroadcast could face severe disruptions. Additionally, regulatory implications under GDPR may arise if personal data is compromised. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the critical severity demands immediate action to avoid potential future attacks.

Since no official patches are currently available for CVE-2025-2611, European organizations should adopt a multi-layered mitigation approach. First, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all session cookie data before it is processed by any shell commands to prevent injection. Where possible, disable or restrict shell command execution within ICTBroadcast or isolate the affected components in a segmented network zone with limited access. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious session cookie payloads indicative of command injection attempts. Monitor logs and network traffic for anomalous activity related to session handling and shell command execution. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect exploitation patterns. Limit exposure by restricting ICTBroadcast server access to trusted IPs and networks only. Regularly audit and review ICTBroadcast configurations and session management practices. Engage with ICT Innovations for updates or patches and plan for rapid deployment once available. Finally, conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize and respond to potential exploitation signs promptly.