CVE-2025-7975: Anritsu ShockLine · Path Traversal
Affects Anritsu ShockLineSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Anritsu ShockLine | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting user access to ShockLine installations and limiting the opening of untrusted CHX files. 2. Implement strict network segmentation to isolate ShockLine systems from general user networks and internet-facing segments to reduce exposure. 3. Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting and blocking suspicious file operations or exploitation attempts related to path traversal. 4. Conduct user awareness training focusing on phishing and social engineering risks to reduce the likelihood of user interaction with malicious content. 5. Monitor logs and system behavior for unusual file access patterns or unexpected process executions related to ShockLine. 6. Coordinate with Anritsu for timely patch deployment once available; meanwhile, consider applying any vendor-provided workarounds or configuration changes that limit file parsing capabilities or enforce stricter input validation. 7. Use application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized code on systems running ShockLine. 8. Regularly audit and update security policies governing file handling and software usage within the organization.
Description
Anritsu ShockLine CHX File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Anritsu ShockLine. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CHX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-26913.