CVE-2025-41756: CWE-1242 Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits in MBS UBR-01 Mk II
A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit the ubr-editfile method in wwwubr.cgi, an undocumented and unused API endpoint to write arbitrary files on the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-41756 is a vulnerability identified in the MBS UBR-01 Mk II product, specifically involving an undocumented and unused API endpoint named ubr-editfile within the wwwubr.cgi interface. This endpoint allows a remote attacker with low privileges to write arbitrary files to the system, bypassing normal security controls. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-1242, which refers to the inclusion of undocumented features or 'chicken bits'—code paths or functionalities intentionally left inactive or hidden but still accessible. Such features can introduce security risks if not properly secured or removed. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, making it particularly dangerous. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 reflects a high severity, with attack vector network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), no confidentiality impact (C:N), high integrity impact (I:H), and high availability impact (A:H). The ability to write arbitrary files can lead to system compromise, including the possibility of executing malicious code, disrupting services, or escalating privileges. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of such a vulnerability in a network-facing device warrants immediate attention. The affected version is listed as 0.0.0, which likely indicates all current versions or an unspecified version set. No patches are currently linked, suggesting that vendors or users should monitor for updates. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in March 2026, indicating a recent disclosure. The underlying cause is the presence of undocumented features that were not adequately secured or removed during development and security assessment.
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-41756 is significant for organizations using the MBS UBR-01 Mk II device, especially those deploying it in critical network infrastructure. The ability for a low-privileged remote attacker to write arbitrary files can lead to multiple attack scenarios, including remote code execution, persistent backdoors, or disruption of device functionality. This compromises the integrity and availability of the device and potentially the broader network it supports. Since the vulnerability does not affect confidentiality directly, data leakage is less of a concern; however, the integrity and availability impacts can result in operational downtime, loss of control over network devices, and cascading failures in dependent systems. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to implant malware, disrupt routing or network services, or pivot to other internal systems. The lack of user interaction and low privilege requirements increase the likelihood of exploitation in hostile environments. Organizations relying on this product for network routing, security, or communications should consider this a high-risk issue that could affect business continuity and security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
Given the absence of an official patch at the time of disclosure, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict network access to the wwwubr.cgi interface, especially the ubr-editfile endpoint, by applying firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted management networks only. Disable or remove access to undocumented or unused API endpoints if possible through configuration changes or firmware updates. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the wwwubr.cgi interface and implement intrusion detection or prevention rules to flag or block suspicious activity. Conduct thorough audits of device configurations and logs to detect any signs of exploitation attempts. Engage with the vendor MBS for timelines on patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions on connected systems to detect lateral movement or malicious file modifications stemming from this vulnerability. Finally, incorporate this vulnerability into incident response plans to ensure rapid containment and remediation if exploitation is detected.
Affected Countries
United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore
CVE-2025-41756: CWE-1242 Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits in MBS UBR-01 Mk II
Description
A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit the ubr-editfile method in wwwubr.cgi, an undocumented and unused API endpoint to write arbitrary files on the system.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-41756 is a vulnerability identified in the MBS UBR-01 Mk II product, specifically involving an undocumented and unused API endpoint named ubr-editfile within the wwwubr.cgi interface. This endpoint allows a remote attacker with low privileges to write arbitrary files to the system, bypassing normal security controls. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-1242, which refers to the inclusion of undocumented features or 'chicken bits'—code paths or functionalities intentionally left inactive or hidden but still accessible. Such features can introduce security risks if not properly secured or removed. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, making it particularly dangerous. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 reflects a high severity, with attack vector network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), no confidentiality impact (C:N), high integrity impact (I:H), and high availability impact (A:H). The ability to write arbitrary files can lead to system compromise, including the possibility of executing malicious code, disrupting services, or escalating privileges. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of such a vulnerability in a network-facing device warrants immediate attention. The affected version is listed as 0.0.0, which likely indicates all current versions or an unspecified version set. No patches are currently linked, suggesting that vendors or users should monitor for updates. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in March 2026, indicating a recent disclosure. The underlying cause is the presence of undocumented features that were not adequately secured or removed during development and security assessment.
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-41756 is significant for organizations using the MBS UBR-01 Mk II device, especially those deploying it in critical network infrastructure. The ability for a low-privileged remote attacker to write arbitrary files can lead to multiple attack scenarios, including remote code execution, persistent backdoors, or disruption of device functionality. This compromises the integrity and availability of the device and potentially the broader network it supports. Since the vulnerability does not affect confidentiality directly, data leakage is less of a concern; however, the integrity and availability impacts can result in operational downtime, loss of control over network devices, and cascading failures in dependent systems. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to implant malware, disrupt routing or network services, or pivot to other internal systems. The lack of user interaction and low privilege requirements increase the likelihood of exploitation in hostile environments. Organizations relying on this product for network routing, security, or communications should consider this a high-risk issue that could affect business continuity and security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
Given the absence of an official patch at the time of disclosure, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict network access to the wwwubr.cgi interface, especially the ubr-editfile endpoint, by applying firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted management networks only. Disable or remove access to undocumented or unused API endpoints if possible through configuration changes or firmware updates. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the wwwubr.cgi interface and implement intrusion detection or prevention rules to flag or block suspicious activity. Conduct thorough audits of device configurations and logs to detect any signs of exploitation attempts. Engage with the vendor MBS for timelines on patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions on connected systems to detect lateral movement or malicious file modifications stemming from this vulnerability. Finally, incorporate this vulnerability into incident response plans to ensure rapid containment and remediation if exploitation is detected.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERTVDE
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T11:18:45.759Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ae86d72904315ca3e5dbdf
Added to database: 3/9/2026, 8:37:43 AM
Last enriched: 3/16/2026, 9:40:42 AM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 9:25:58 AM
Views: 76
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