CVE-2025-34029: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Edimax Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini firmware version 1.13 and prior via the syscmd.asp form handler. The /goform/formSysCmd endpoint exposes a system command interface through the sysCmd parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can submit arbitrary shell commands directly, resulting in command execution as the root user. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2024-09-14 UTC.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-34029) affects Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini routers running firmware version 1.13 or earlier. It is an OS command injection flaw (CWE-78) in the syscmd.asp form handler, specifically the /goform/formSysCmd endpoint, which accepts a sysCmd parameter. Authenticated remote attackers can submit arbitrary shell commands that execute with root privileges, potentially compromising the device. The vulnerability was confirmed exploited in the wild as of September 2024. The CVSS 4.0 score of 9.4 reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No patch or vendor advisory is currently documented, and the device is not cloud-hosted.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user on the affected device. This can lead to full compromise of the router, including control over network traffic, device configuration, and potentially the broader network environment. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the /goform/formSysCmd endpoint and limit authenticated user privileges to trusted personnel only. Monitor vendor communications for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-34029: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Edimax Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini firmware version 1.13 and prior via the syscmd.asp form handler. The /goform/formSysCmd endpoint exposes a system command interface through the sysCmd parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can submit arbitrary shell commands directly, resulting in command execution as the root user. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2024-09-14 UTC.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-34029) affects Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini routers running firmware version 1.13 or earlier. It is an OS command injection flaw (CWE-78) in the syscmd.asp form handler, specifically the /goform/formSysCmd endpoint, which accepts a sysCmd parameter. Authenticated remote attackers can submit arbitrary shell commands that execute with root privileges, potentially compromising the device. The vulnerability was confirmed exploited in the wild as of September 2024. The CVSS 4.0 score of 9.4 reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No patch or vendor advisory is currently documented, and the device is not cloud-hosted.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user on the affected device. This can lead to full compromise of the router, including control over network traffic, device configuration, and potentially the broader network environment. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the /goform/formSysCmd endpoint and limit authenticated user privileges to trusted personnel only. Monitor vendor communications for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-15T19:15:22.546Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68568e82aded773421b5a869
Added to database: 6/21/2025, 10:50:42 AM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 10:56:43 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:07:47 AM
Views: 80
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