CVE-2025-64151 is a vulnerability identified in Roboticsware PTE. LTD.'s FA-Panel6 product, specifically in versions Rev17 and earlier. The root cause is the registration of Windows services with unquoted file paths. In Windows, when a service path contains spaces and is not enclosed in quotes, the operating system may incorrectly parse the path, potentially executing malicious executables placed in certain directories along the path. This vulnerability allows a user who has write permissions on the root directory of the system drive (commonly C:\) to place a malicious executable that could be run with SYSTEM privileges when the service starts or restarts. The elevated privileges granted by this flaw enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code with full system control, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.0 score is 6.7 (medium severity), reflecting the requirement for local privileges and the high impact of successful exploitation. No user interaction is needed, and the scope remains unchanged as the vulnerability affects only the local system. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially in environments where users have write access to the system drive root. Roboticsware products are often used in industrial automation and control systems, which may increase the criticality of this vulnerability in operational technology environments.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to severe consequences if exploited. Industrial and manufacturing sectors that rely on Roboticsware FA-Panel6 for automation and control could face unauthorized system control, data breaches, or operational disruptions. The ability to execute code with SYSTEM privileges means attackers could install persistent malware, manipulate system configurations, or disrupt critical processes. This could result in downtime, safety hazards, intellectual property theft, and regulatory non-compliance, particularly under GDPR and NIS Directive requirements. Organizations with lax local user permissions or shared workstations are at higher risk. The vulnerability's exploitation could also serve as a foothold for lateral movement within networks, amplifying the threat to enterprise environments. Given the medium CVSS score and the need for local write access, the impact is significant but somewhat mitigated by the exploitation prerequisites.

To mitigate CVE-2025-64151, European organizations should: 1) Immediately audit and restrict write permissions on the root directory of system drives to prevent unauthorized users from placing executables. 2) Apply any available patches or updates from Roboticsware PTE. LTD. as soon as they are released; if no patches exist, consider contacting the vendor for guidance or workarounds. 3) Review and correct service path registrations by ensuring all Windows service executable paths are properly quoted to prevent path parsing issues. 4) Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block unauthorized executable files in critical system locations. 5) Monitor system logs and service start events for unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. 6) Limit local administrative privileges and enforce the principle of least privilege to reduce the attack surface. 7) Conduct regular security awareness training to ensure users understand the risks of local privilege misuse. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on permission management, service configuration validation, and proactive monitoring tailored to this vulnerability's exploitation vector.