CVE-2025-8655: 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, 15:59 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
- Physical Security Enhancement: Restrict physical access to Kenwood DMX958XR devices by deploying them in secure locations, using locked enclosures, and monitoring access with surveillance systems.
- Firmware Update Controls: Implement strict procedural controls for firmware updates, ensuring only authorized personnel can perform updates and verifying firmware integrity before installation.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate devices on separate network segments to limit potential lateral movement if a device is compromised.
- Device Inventory and Monitoring: Maintain an accurate inventory of all Kenwood DMX958XR devices and monitor their behavior for anomalies indicative of compromise.
- Vendor Engagement: Engage with Kenwood for timely release of patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.
- Incident Response Preparedness: Develop and test incident response plans specific to device compromise scenarios, including rapid isolation and forensic analysis.
- User Awareness: Train staff on the risks associated with physical device access and the importance of reporting suspicious activities around such devices.
Description
Kenwood DMX958XR libSystemLib 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 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-26314.