Universal Bacnet Router Firmware
CVE-2025-41764
CRITICAL
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 9.1. Firmware replacement = complete and persistent device compromise. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Attacker uploads malicious firmware through unprotected endpoint, gaining persistent control of the device. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Unauthorized firmware upload via wwwupdate.cgi endpoint due to insufficient authorization. Remote attackers can upload and apply arbitrary firmware updates.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Unauthorized firmware upload via web interface.
RemediationAI
Apply vendor patch. Restrict management access.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
CWE-862 missing authorization on firmware update endpoint. Attackers can push arbitrary firmware.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Due to insufficient authorization enforcement, an unauthorized remote attacker can exploit the wwwupdate.cgi endpoint to upload and apply arbitrary updates.
Executive ViewAI
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in wwwupdate.cgi allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary updates on affected systems, potentially compromising complete system integrity and enabling lateral network movement. Organizations running vulnerable versions face immediate risk of breach, data theft, and operational disruption until mitigation is deployed.
Implement WAF rules blocking POST requests to wwwupdate.cgi from untrusted sources; restrict network access to wwwupdate.cgi via firewall/segmentation (administrative networks only); disable update functionality at the application level if business operations permit; enforce multi-factor authentication and strong IP whitelisting for any administrative access; enable enhanced logging and alerting on this endpoint; consider air-gapping critical systems until patch availability.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
GitHub PoC
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