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, 14:05 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech WebAccess/VPN | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Upgrade Advantech WebAccess/VPN to version 1.1.5 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed.
- Restrict administrative access to the WebAccess/VPN interface using network segmentation, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication to reduce risk of credential compromise.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all file upload mechanisms, particularly for filenames, to prevent injection of special characters or commands.
- Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to file uploads or command execution attempts.
- Employ application-layer firewalls or intrusion detection systems capable of detecting command injection patterns.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on web application vulnerabilities in OT and network management systems.
- Educate administrators on secure handling of credentials and the risks of privilege misuse.
- If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling the upgrade functionality or limiting it to trusted environments only.
- 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.