CVE-2025-58428 identifies a critical command injection vulnerability in the Veeder-Root TLS4B Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) System, specifically within its SOAP-based web services handler. The TLS4B system is used for monitoring fuel levels in storage tanks, often deployed in industrial and commercial fuel management environments. The vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of special characters in commands processed by the SOAP interface, classified under CWE-77. This flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary system-level commands on the underlying Linux operating system hosting the TLS4B software. Since the interface is accessible remotely and requires only valid credentials (no additional user interaction), an attacker who compromises or obtains legitimate credentials can achieve full shell access. This level of access enables attackers to manipulate the system, disrupt fuel monitoring operations, and potentially move laterally within the network to compromise other connected systems. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, reflecting its critical severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are publicly reported yet, the critical nature of this vulnerability and the strategic importance of fuel infrastructure make it a high-value target for threat actors. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to implement compensating controls and closely monitor affected systems.

For European organizations, especially those in the energy, transportation, and industrial sectors relying on Veeder-Root TLS4B ATG systems, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized command execution, resulting in manipulation or disruption of fuel level monitoring and reporting. This can cause operational downtime, inaccurate inventory data, and safety hazards. Furthermore, attackers gaining shell access may pivot to other critical infrastructure components, potentially leading to broader network compromise. The impact extends to regulatory compliance issues, financial losses, and reputational damage. Given Europe's focus on energy security and critical infrastructure protection, successful exploitation could have cascading effects on supply chains and public safety. The vulnerability's exploitation could also facilitate sabotage or espionage activities targeting fuel storage facilities, which are vital for transportation and emergency services across Europe.

1. Immediately restrict access to the TLS4B SOAP web services interface to trusted networks and users only, using network segmentation and firewall rules. 2. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and rotate credentials regularly to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unexpected shell access attempts. 4. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all commands processed by the SOAP interface, if possible through vendor updates or custom controls. 5. Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect command injection attempts targeting the TLS4B system. 6. If vendor patches become available, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focused on the TLS4B system and its network environment. 8. Implement endpoint protection on the underlying Linux system to detect and block unauthorized command execution. 9. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential exploitation scenarios of this vulnerability. 10. Engage with Veeder-Root support and ICS cybersecurity communities for updates and shared threat intelligence.