CVE-2025-8652: 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, 14:05 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
Given the physical access requirement, mitigation should focus on controlling and monitoring physical access to vehicles equipped with the Kenwood DMX958XR. Organizations should implement strict access controls and surveillance in parking areas and service facilities. Additionally, it is critical to monitor for firmware updates or patches from Kenwood addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. Until patches are released, consider disabling or restricting access to the JKWifiService if possible, or isolating the device network to prevent lateral movement. Conduct regular security audits of vehicle systems and educate staff about the risks of physical tampering. Employ endpoint detection solutions capable of identifying anomalous behavior on vehicle multimedia systems if supported. For fleet operators, implement policies to track and secure vehicles, especially when parked in unsecured locations. Finally, report any suspicious activity or signs of exploitation to cybersecurity teams promptly.
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-26311.