CVE-2025-8648: 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 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
Given the physical access requirement and the lack of a patch, European organizations should implement strict physical security controls around devices running the affected firmware version 1.0.0005.4600. This includes securing device locations with access controls, surveillance, and tamper-evident measures. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate these devices from critical network segments, limiting lateral movement if compromise occurs. Monitoring for unusual device behavior or firmware update attempts can help detect exploitation attempts. Organizations should engage with Kenwood or authorized vendors to obtain firmware updates or patches as soon as they become available. Until patches are released, disabling or restricting firmware update functionality where feasible can reduce risk. Additionally, conducting an inventory to identify all affected devices and replacing or upgrading them if possible is advisable. For environments where physical access cannot be fully controlled, consider alternative device solutions or enhanced endpoint protection mechanisms. Training personnel on the risks of physical device tampering and establishing incident response plans for suspected compromises are also recommended.
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-26271.