CVE-2025-34239: Advantech WebAccess/VPN · OS Command Injection
Affects Advantech WebAccess/VPNSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 77% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech WebAccess/VPN | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Upgrade Advantech WebAccess/VPN to version 1.1.5 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. 2. Restrict administrative access to the WebAccess/VPN interface using network segmentation, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication to reduce risk of credential compromise. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all file upload mechanisms, particularly for filenames, to prevent injection of special characters or commands. 4. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to file uploads or command execution attempts. 5. Employ application-layer firewalls or intrusion detection systems capable of detecting command injection patterns. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on web application vulnerabilities in OT and network management systems. 7. Educate administrators on secure handling of credentials and the risks of privilege misuse. 8. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling the upgrade functionality or limiting it to trusted environments only. 9. Maintain an incident response plan tailored for OT environments to quickly address potential exploitation.
Description
Advantech WebAccess/VPN versions prior to 1.1.5 contain a command injection vulnerability in AppManagementController.appUpgradeAction() that allows an authenticated system administrator to execute arbitrary commands as the web server user (www-data) by supplying a crafted uploaded filename.