CVE-2025-34029: ew-7438rpn mini Command Injection

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini firmware version 1.13 and prior via the syscmd.asp form handler. The /goform/formSysCmd endpoint exposes a system command interface through the sysCmd parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can submit arbitrary shell commands directly, resulting in command execution as the root user. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2024-09-14 UTC.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
edimax	ew-7438rpn_mini_firmware	< 1.13
edimax	ew-7438rpn_mini	All

References

Exploits

https://vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-ew-7438rpn-command-injections https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48377

Other References

https://www.broadcom.com/support/security-center/attacksignatures/detail?asid=32163 https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/global/wi-fi_range_extenders_n300/ew-7438rpn_mini/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-34029? +

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini firmware version 1.13 and prior via the syscmd.asp form handler. The /goform/formSysCmd endpoint exposes a system command interface through the sysCmd parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can submit arbitrary shell commands directly, resulting in command execution as the root user. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2024-09-14 UTC. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-34029? +

CVE-2025-34029 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-34029? +

CVE-2025-34029 affects products from edimax, specifically: ew-7438rpn_mini, ew-7438rpn_mini_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-34029? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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