CVE-2025-60938: emoncms · n/a
Affects emoncmsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Oct 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubemoncms/emoncmspkg:github/emoncms/emoncmsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict access to the /admin/upload-custom-firmware endpoint to only trusted administrators using network segmentation and strong access controls. 2. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all accounts with access to the firmware upload feature to reduce risk from credential compromise. 3. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all user-controlled parameters (filename, port, baud_rate, core, autoreset) to prevent command injection. 4. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to firmware uploads or command execution attempts. 5. If possible, disable the firmware upload feature until a vendor patch or official fix is available. 6. Conduct regular audits of user accounts and permissions to ensure only necessary personnel have upload privileges. 7. Deploy network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with rules targeting suspicious command injection patterns. 8. Stay informed on vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once released. 9. Consider deploying application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block malicious payloads targeting this endpoint. 10. Educate administrators about phishing and credential theft risks to prevent unauthorized access.
Description
Emoncms 11.7.3 has a remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware upload feature that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of user-controlled parameters including filename, port, baud_rate, core, and autoreset within the /admin/upload-custom-firmware endpoint.