CVE-2025-60938: emoncms Input Validation Flaw — Exploit

Description

Emoncms 11.7.3 has a remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware upload feature that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of user-controlled parameters including filename, port, baud_rate, core, and autoreset within the /admin/upload-custom-firmware endpoint.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openenergymonitor	emoncms	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/emoncms/emoncms/issues/1941

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-60938? +

Emoncms 11.7.3 has a remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware upload feature that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of user-controlled parameters including filename, port, baud_rate, core, and autoreset within the /admin/upload-custom-firmware endpoint. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-60938? +

CVE-2025-60938 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-60938? +

CVE-2025-60938 affects products from openenergymonitor, specifically: emoncms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-60938? +

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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