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How the CVE Works:
CVE-2025-32985 exposes hardcoded credentials in NETSCOUT nGeniusONE versions before 6.4.0 b2350. Attackers can extract these credentials from JAR files within the application, granting unauthorized access to sensitive systems. The hardcoded credentials, often used for backend database or API authentication, remain static across deployments, allowing attackers to compromise multiple instances.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE
Version: <6.4.0 b2350
Vulnerability: Hardcoded Credentials
Severity: Critical
Date: 05/27/2025
Prediction: Patch expected by 07/15/2025
What Undercode Say:
Analytics:
- Exploitability: High (publicly extractable credentials)
- Attack Vector: Local/Remote (depends on exposed services)
- Prevalence: Enterprise monitoring systems
Exploit Commands:
1. Extract JAR files:
unzip application.jar -d extracted/
2. Search for credentials:
grep -r "password=" extracted/
Mitigation Commands:
1. Immediate workaround (disable affected services):
systemctl stop ngeniusone-core
2. Patch verification (post-update):
java -version | grep "6.4.0"
Detection Code (Python):
import zipfile, re
def scan_jar(jar_path):
with zipfile.ZipFile(jar_path, 'r') as jar:
for file in jar.namelist():
if file.endswith('.class'):
content = jar.read(file)
if b'defaultPassword' in content:
print(f"Hardcoded creds in {file}")
Protection Steps:
1. Rotate all credentials post-patch.
2. Audit JAR files using static analysis tools.
3. Restrict filesystem access to application directories.
Post-Exploit Actions:
- Check for lateral movement:
netstat -antp | grep ESTABLISHED
- Revoke compromised tokens:
UPDATE auth_tokens SET invalid=1 WHERE issuer='ngeniusone';
Log Analysis:
journalctl -u ngeniusone --since "2025-05-01" | grep "authentication failed"
Network Hardening:
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8443 -j DROP
Patch Validation:
sha256sum /opt/ngeniusone/lib/core.jar | grep EXPECTED_HASH
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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