CVE-2025-8473: Alpine iLX-507 · OS Command Injection
Affects Alpine iLX-507Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.4 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Aug 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine iLX-507 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of a patch, European organizations should implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to Alpine iLX-507 devices, including secure storage and monitoring of vehicles or equipment containing these devices. Disable or restrict physical interfaces where possible to limit attacker interaction. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate these devices from critical systems, reducing the risk of lateral movement. Monitoring for unusual device behavior or system calls may help detect exploitation attempts. Organizations should engage with Alpine for timely patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous root-level commands on these devices. For fleet operators, incorporate device integrity checks during routine maintenance. Finally, educate personnel on the risks of physical tampering and enforce strict access policies.
Description
Alpine iLX-507 UPDM_wstpCBCUpdStart Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the UPDM_wstpCBCUpdStart function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-26317.