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Smartbedded Meteobridge devices have been found to contain a critical command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4008, which affects the management web interface endpoint /public/template.cgi. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of user-supplied input, which is parsed and used unsanitized in an eval call, allowing for remote (adjacent), unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This vulnerability has been rated as high severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, and there is confirmed evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Devices running Meteobridge versions prior to 6.2 are vulnerable to this exploit, making a significant number of systems potentially at risk if not updated. Successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise, giving attackers full control over the affected device. In response, Smartbedded has released an update, and users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to version 6.2 or later to mitigate the risk. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recognized the seriousness of this vulnerability by adding CVE-2025-4008 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, highlighting the need for immediate remediation. CISA’s inclusion of this flaw in the KEV catalog underscores the active threat it poses to organizations and individuals using Meteobridge devices. Security researchers have provided guidance on how to identify potentially vulnerable systems, including specific queries that can be used to locate affected assets within network inventories. The vulnerability is part of a broader set of flaws added to the KEV catalog, but CVE-2025-4008 is specifically noted for its active exploitation and potential for severe impact. Organizations are advised to prioritize patching and to review their inventories for any exposed Meteobridge devices. The disclosure and subsequent response demonstrate the ongoing risks associated with IoT and network management devices, which often have elevated privileges and are attractive targets for attackers. The rapid addition of this vulnerability to the KEV catalog reflects the urgency with which defenders must act to prevent compromise. The technical details of the vulnerability, including the use of unsanitized input in an eval call, highlight the importance of secure coding practices in web interfaces. The incident serves as a reminder for organizations to maintain up-to-date patching processes and to monitor advisories from both vendors and government agencies. Failure to address this vulnerability could result in attackers leveraging compromised Meteobridge devices as footholds for further attacks within a network. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing monitoring recommended to detect any signs of exploitation or compromise related to this vulnerability.
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RunZero published technical guidance on how defenders can find Smartbedded Meteobridge devices on their networks in response to the actively exploited vulnerability. The post reiterated that CVE-2025-4008 enables root command execution and urged upgrading to version 6.2 or later.
CISA added the Smartbedded Meteobridge vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, signaling confirmed exploitation in the wild. The same update also added several other flaws from Samsung, Juniper ScreenOS, Jenkins, and GNU Bash.
The vendor advised users to upgrade to Meteobridge 6.2 or later to fix CVE-2025-4008, indicating a remediation was made available for affected devices. Versions before 6.2 remain vulnerable.
Smartbedded disclosed a high-severity command injection flaw in the Meteobridge management web interface, tracked as CVE-2025-4008. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 6.2 and can allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root.
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Smartbedded Meteobridge devices, tracked as CVE-2025-4008, and added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to evidence of active exploitation. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 8.7, resides in the Meteobridge web interface, specifically within the publicly accessible 'template.cgi' script, which is written in CGI shell scripts and C. The flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by sending specially crafted GET requests to the vulnerable endpoint. Security researchers from ONEKEY discovered that the vulnerability stems from insecure use of eval calls in the CGI script, enabling attackers to inject commands without any authentication or custom headers. The attack can be triggered simply by enticing a victim to visit a malicious webpage or by directly targeting exposed devices, as the CGI script is accessible without authentication. CISA’s advisory highlights that this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild, although no detailed public reports of exploitation techniques have been released. The vulnerability was addressed by Smartbedded in Meteobridge version 6.2, released on May 13, 2025, and users are strongly urged to update to this version to mitigate the risk. CISA’s inclusion of CVE-2025-4008 in the KEV catalog mandates that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies remediate the vulnerability by a specified due date, as per Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01. The directive also encourages all organizations, not just federal agencies, to prioritize patching of KEV-listed vulnerabilities to reduce exposure to cyberattacks. The vulnerability is considered a significant risk to both federal and enterprise environments due to its ease of exploitation and the potential for attackers to gain full control of affected devices. Alongside Meteobridge, CISA’s recent KEV catalog update also included critical vulnerabilities in products from GNU Bash, Juniper, Samsung, and Jenkins, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by actively exploited flaws. The technical details provided by security researchers demonstrate that exploitation does not require advanced skills, increasing the urgency for immediate remediation. Organizations using Meteobridge devices should verify their firmware version and apply the latest updates without delay. The public advisories and catalog updates serve as a warning to the broader cybersecurity community about the importance of monitoring and addressing vulnerabilities that are known to be under active attack. Failure to remediate CVE-2025-4008 could result in unauthorized access, data compromise, or further exploitation within affected networks. CISA continues to monitor and update the KEV catalog as new evidence of exploitation emerges, reinforcing the need for proactive vulnerability management.
Jun 29, 2026
A set of critical vulnerabilities has been identified in the METZ CONNECT EWIO2 series, including models EWIO2-M, EWIO2-M-BM, and EWIO2-BM running firmware versions below 2.2.0. The most severe issue is an authentication bypass (CVE-2025-41733/41734) that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to gain administrative control over the device. Exploitation enables attackers to change configurations, manipulate data, disrupt services, and potentially render the device inoperable. Additional vulnerabilities include improper control of filename for include/require statements, unrestricted upload of dangerous file types, path traversal, and improper access control, collectively enabling remote code execution and full device compromise. CISA has issued an ICS advisory (ICSA-25-322-05) highlighting the remote exploitability and low attack complexity of these flaws, assigning a CVSS v4 base score of 9.3. The vulnerabilities stem from the commissioning wizard failing to validate device initialization, allowing attackers to set root credentials via crafted POST requests. Organizations using affected METZ CONNECT EWIO2 devices are urged to review technical details and apply mitigations to prevent unauthorized access and maintain device integrity and availability.
Jun 29, 2026
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog to include several new security flaws that have been actively exploited in the wild. The newly added vulnerabilities span a wide range of products and platforms, including GNU Bash, Smartbedded Meteobridge, Juniper ScreenOS, Jenkins, Samsung mobile devices, and several legacy products from Mozilla, Microsoft, Linux, and Oracle. Among the most notable is the GNU Bash command injection flaw (CVE-2014-6278), a Shellshock-related vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Linux and Unix systems. Juniper ScreenOS is affected by an improper authentication vulnerability (CVE-2015-7755), which can grant attackers administrative access via TELNET or SSH. Jenkins is impacted by a remote code execution bug (CVE-2017-1000353) that enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass deserialization safeguards through crafted Java objects. The Smartbedded Meteobridge device is vulnerable to a command injection issue (CVE-2025-4008), allowing remote, unauthenticated users to execute root-level commands through its web interface. Samsung mobile devices are at risk due to an out-of-bounds write flaw (CVE-2025-21043) in libimagecodec.quram.so, which can be exploited remotely for arbitrary code execution. CISA also added vulnerabilities such as CVE-2010-3765 (Mozilla products), CVE-2010-3962 (Microsoft Internet Explorer), CVE-2011-3402 and CVE-2013-3918 (Microsoft Windows), CVE-2021-22555 (Linux Kernel), CVE-2021-43226 (Microsoft Windows), and CVE-2025-61882 (Oracle E-Business Suite), all of which have evidence of active exploitation. Federal agencies have been directed to remediate these vulnerabilities by a specified deadline to comply with Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, which mandates timely mitigation of known exploited vulnerabilities. The directive is designed to reduce significant risk to the federal enterprise by ensuring that actively exploited vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. While BOD 22-01 is mandatory for Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies, CISA strongly encourages all organizations to prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities as part of their vulnerability management programs. The addition of these vulnerabilities underscores the persistent threat posed by both legacy and modern software flaws, and highlights the importance of continuous monitoring and rapid response to newly discovered exploits. CISA’s ongoing updates to the KEV Catalog serve as a critical resource for organizations seeking to defend against active cyber threats. The agency’s alert emphasizes that these vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious actors and pose significant risks if left unaddressed. Organizations are advised to consult the KEV Catalog regularly and implement recommended mitigations to protect their networks. The inclusion of both recent and older vulnerabilities in the catalog reflects the reality that unpatched legacy systems remain a significant target for attackers. CISA’s proactive approach aims to drive widespread remediation efforts across both public and private sectors. The agency will continue to update the KEV Catalog as new evidence of exploitation emerges, reinforcing the need for vigilance and timely patching in cybersecurity operations.
Jun 29, 2026