CVE-2025-47416 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the CRESTRON TOUCHSCREEN x70 series, specifically affecting hardware models TSW-760 and TSW-1060. The flaw resides in the ConsoleFindCommandMatchList function within the libsymproc library, which is imported by the ctpd process. This function enumerates files in the /dev/shm/symproc/c directory in alphabetical order to identify console commands, inferring permission levels from integer values in the filenames. Due to an incorrect comparison logic (CWE-697), an attacker can manipulate the ordering or naming of files to prioritize execution of a malicious, attacker-defined file. This could lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects firmware versions 3.002.1061 and earlier on TSW-760 and TSW-1060, and for the x70 series, firmware versions 3.000.0110.001 and below. Notably, no fixed firmware is available for the discontinued TSW-760 and TSW-1060 models, while a fixed firmware version 3.001.0031.001 exists for the x70 series. The CVSS v4.0 score is 5.9 (medium), reflecting network attack vector with high attack complexity and requiring high privileges but no user interaction. No known exploits are currently in the wild. The vulnerability could allow an attacker with existing high privileges to escalate their control by executing arbitrary files, potentially compromising device integrity and availability within environments using these CRESTRON touchscreen controllers.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability is significant in environments relying on CRESTRON touchscreen controllers for building automation, conference room management, and AV control systems. Unauthorized code execution could disrupt critical facility operations, cause denial of service, or enable lateral movement within corporate networks. Given that these devices often integrate with enterprise IT and operational technology (OT) systems, exploitation could lead to broader network compromise or data integrity issues. The lack of firmware updates for discontinued models increases risk for organizations still operating legacy hardware. Disruption or compromise of these devices could affect sectors such as corporate offices, educational institutions, government buildings, and conference centers across Europe, potentially impacting business continuity and operational security.

Organizations should first inventory their CRESTRON touchscreen devices to identify affected models and firmware versions. For devices with available fixed firmware (x70 series), immediate firmware upgrade to version 3.001.0031.001 or later is recommended. For discontinued models (TSW-760, TSW-1060) without patches, organizations should consider device replacement or isolating these devices on segmented networks with strict access controls to limit exposure. Additionally, restrict administrative access to these devices to trusted personnel only, enforce strong authentication mechanisms, and monitor device logs for suspicious activity. Network-level protections such as firewall rules to limit access to device management ports and intrusion detection systems tuned for anomalous behavior can further reduce risk. Finally, coordinate with CRESTRON support or authorized vendors for guidance on secure configurations and potential compensating controls.