CVE-2025-8748 is an OS command injection vulnerability classified under CWE-78, found in Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) software versions prior to 3.0.0. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements in user-supplied input within HTTP requests, which are processed by the robot's software without adequate sanitization. An attacker with valid authentication credentials can craft malicious HTTP requests that inject arbitrary operating system commands. This allows execution of commands with the privileges of the MiR software process, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring user interaction beyond authentication. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as well as low attack complexity and no user interaction. Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability poses a serious risk to environments deploying MiR robots for industrial automation, logistics, or manufacturing tasks. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate attention to access controls and monitoring. The vulnerability underscores the importance of input validation and secure coding practices in embedded and robotic systems.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to severe operational disruptions, data breaches, and potential safety hazards. MiR robots are commonly used in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors, which are critical to supply chains and industrial productivity. Exploitation could allow attackers to manipulate robot behavior, disrupt automated workflows, or exfiltrate sensitive operational data. The compromise of robotic systems may also pose physical risks to personnel and equipment. Given the high automation adoption in countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands, the impact could be widespread. Additionally, attackers could leverage compromised robots as footholds for lateral movement within corporate networks, escalating the threat to broader IT infrastructure. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of industrial processes relying on MiR robots are at significant risk, potentially causing financial losses and reputational damage.

1. Upgrade MiR robot software to version 3.0.0 or later as soon as the patch becomes available from the vendor. 2. Until patches are applied, restrict authenticated access to MiR robot management interfaces strictly to trusted personnel and devices, using network segmentation and firewall rules. 3. Implement strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 4. Monitor network traffic to and from MiR robots for unusual or unauthorized command patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Conduct regular audits of user accounts with access to MiR robots and remove unnecessary privileges. 6. Employ intrusion detection systems tailored to industrial control systems to detect anomalous activities. 7. Collaborate with the vendor for timely updates and security advisories. 8. Incorporate secure coding and input validation practices in any custom integrations with MiR robots to prevent injection flaws.