CVE-2025-8651: 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, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Kenwood DMX958XR | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict physical access to Kenwood DMX958XR devices by securing vehicles or locations where these devices are installed, using locks or surveillance to prevent unauthorized access. 2) Monitor and audit physical access logs and network activity related to these devices to detect suspicious behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 3) Disable or restrict JKWifiService functionality if feasible, or isolate the device on a segmented network to limit exposure. 4) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous command execution or privilege escalation on affected devices. 5) Engage with Kenwood or authorized vendors to obtain firmware updates or patches as soon as they become available and prioritize their deployment. 6) Train staff on the risks of physical tampering and enforce strict policies on device handling. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on physical security controls, network segmentation, and proactive monitoring specific to the nature of this vulnerability.
Description
Kenwood DMX958XR JKWifiService Command Injection Remote Code Execution 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 JKWifiService. 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-26307.