CVE-2025-8644: 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, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, affected organizations should first identify all Kenwood DMX958XR devices in their inventory and assess their firmware versions. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to these devices. Limiting physical access to trusted personnel and securing vehicle storage areas can reduce exploitation risk. Monitoring for unusual device behavior or unauthorized firmware update attempts is recommended. Organizations should also engage with Kenwood or authorized vendors to obtain firmware updates or security advisories addressing this issue. In the interim, disabling or restricting firmware update functionality where feasible can reduce attack surface. Additionally, network segmentation of vehicle-related systems can prevent lateral movement if a device is compromised. Finally, raising awareness among staff about the risks of physical tampering and establishing incident response procedures for suspected device compromise will enhance overall security posture.
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-26267.