CVE-2025-41274: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Waterfall WF-500
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in the Console WebUI in Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-41274) affects the Waterfall WF-500 product, specifically version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040. It is an OS command injection issue in the Console WebUI, classified under CWE-78, allowing remote attackers without authentication to execute arbitrary OS commands. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected Waterfall WF-500 devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of device functionality. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the Console WebUI to trusted administrators only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the device. Avoid exposing the affected version to untrusted networks.
CVE-2025-41274: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Waterfall WF-500
Description
Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in the Console WebUI in Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts in version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040 that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the device.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-41274) affects the Waterfall WF-500 product, specifically version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040. It is an OS command injection issue in the Console WebUI, classified under CWE-78, allowing remote attackers without authentication to execute arbitrary OS commands. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected Waterfall WF-500 devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of device functionality. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the Console WebUI to trusted administrators only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the device. Avoid exposing the affected version to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:53:41.254Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a197d16e29bf47b50e0e3fe
Added to database: 5/29/2026, 11:48:38 AM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:04:23 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 4:52:31 AM
Views: 10
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