CVE-2025-58432: IceWhaleTech ZimaOS · Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
Affects IceWhaleTech ZimaOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.2 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Sep 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IceWhaleTech ZimaOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Restrict local access: Limit access to the localhost interface to trusted users and processes only, employing strict access controls and network segmentation to prevent unauthorized local access. 2. Apply principle of least privilege: Modify or patch the file upload functionality to ensure it does not execute with root privileges unnecessarily. If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling or restricting the /v2_1/files/file/uploadV2 endpoint until a fix is released. 3. Monitor and audit: Implement monitoring of file upload activities and system logs to detect any unauthorized or suspicious uploads. 4. Use application whitelisting and integrity checking: Deploy tools that can detect unauthorized changes to critical system files or binaries. 5. Employ endpoint security solutions: Use antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting exploitation attempts or malicious payloads uploaded via this vulnerability. 6. Educate users: Train local users on the risks of unauthorized file uploads and the importance of maintaining system security. 7. Follow vendor advisories: Stay updated with IceWhaleTech for patches or mitigations and apply them promptly once available.
Description
ZimaOS is a fork of CasaOS, an operating system for Zima devices and x86-64 systems with UEFI. In version 1.4.1 and all prior versions, the /v2_1/files/file/uploadV2 endpoint allows file upload from ANY USER who has access to localhost. File uploads are performed AS ROOT.