CVE-2025-8632: Kenwood DMX958XR · OS Command Injection
Affects Kenwood DMX958XRSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 60% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Physical Security: Strengthen physical access controls to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing Kenwood DMX958XR devices. This includes locked enclosures, surveillance, and restricted access zones. 2. Network Segmentation: Isolate these devices on separate network segments with strict access controls to limit potential lateral movement if compromised. 3. Firmware Updates: Monitor Kenwood’s official channels for firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 4. Device Inventory and Monitoring: Maintain an accurate inventory of all affected devices and implement continuous monitoring for unusual behavior or unauthorized firmware update attempts. 5. Disable Unnecessary Features: If possible, disable the firmware update feature or restrict it to trusted administrators until a patch is available. 6. Incident Response Preparedness: Develop and test incident response plans specifically for device compromise scenarios involving embedded systems like the DMX958XR. 7. Vendor Engagement: Engage with Kenwood support to inquire about timelines for patch releases and recommended interim mitigations.
Description
Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware Update Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DMX958XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firmware update process. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string 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-26255.