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Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Command injection prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

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Impact

This vulnerability presents CRITICAL real-world risk across multiple dimensions. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network-accessible exploitation with low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed—making it trivially exploitable by any network-adjacent attacker or exposed WAN interface. The vulnerability affects 8 distinct router models across various product lines, suggesting widespread deployment in consumer and small business environments. Without KEV/POC availability data explicitly provided, the actual exploitation probability cannot be definitively assessed, but the straightforward nature of command injection in a web-accessible parameter suggests exploitation is trivial and likely already weaponized. This is NOT a theoretical high-CVSS-low-risk issue; it is a practical, high-impact vulnerability affecting network infrastructure with direct pathways to complete system compromise. The presence of multiple affected versions with no indication of unified patch status suggests delayed remediation timelines across the product line, elevating real-world risk further.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker on the same network segment (or WAN-accessible network) crafts an HTTP request to the router's web interface targeting the bs_SetMacBlack function with a malicious 'mac' parameter. Example payload: mac=AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF; cat /etc/shadow > /tmp/exfil.txt;. The router processes this input without validation and passes it directly to a system shell command, executing the injected commands with root privileges. The attacker gains complete control of the router, enabling them to: (a) exfiltrate configuration data and credentials, (b) pivot into the internal network via the compromised gateway, (c) establish persistent backdoors for botnet recruitment, (d) perform man-in-the-middle attacks on all network traffic, or (e) completely disable network connectivity. No authentication is required, and the attack is triggerable from any network-accessible position within seconds.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
No patch listed yet 3.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 14, 2026

A critical unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerability exists in multiple Blink router models through the 'mac' parameter in the bs_SetMacBlack function, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with full system privileges. Affected models include BL-WR9000 V2.4.9, BL-AC2100_AZ3 V1.0.4, BL-X10_AC8 v1.0.5, BL-LTE300 v1.2.3, BL-F1200_AT1 v1.0.0, BL-X26_AC8 v1.2.8, BLAC450M_AE4 v4.0.0, and BL-X26_DA3 v1.2.7. With a CVSS score of 9.8 and network-based attack vector requiring no authentication or user interaction, this vulnerability poses severe risk to any exposed router on the network.

RemediationAI

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: (1) Identify and isolate all affected Blink routers from the network or restrict WAN access via firewall rules to trusted networks only. (2) Monitor for indicators of compromise including unexpected processes, outbound connections, and system log anomalies. VENDOR PATCHING: Contact Blink support or check the vendor advisory portal for patched firmware versions for each affected model—patch availability is not explicitly detailed in provided references and must be verified through official Blink channels. WORKAROUNDS: (1) Disable remote management/WAN access to the router's web interface if not required for operations. (2) Implement network segmentation to prevent untrusted hosts from reaching the router management interface. (3) Restrict access to the router's web interface to specific trusted IP addresses via firewall ACLs. LONG-TERM: Replace affected devices with patched versions once available, or transition to alternative router vendors with stronger input validation practices.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command), indicating insufficient input validation in the bs_SetMacBlack function. The MAC address filtering feature in these Blink routers accepts user-supplied input via the 'mac' parameter without proper sanitization before passing it to system command execution functions. Blink routers typically run embedded Linux-based firmware and execute network filtering commands (likely iptables or similar) to implement MAC-based access control. The lack of input validation allows attackers to inject shell metacharacters and arbitrary command sequences into what should be a simple MAC address parameter, resulting in command injection at the system privilege level. The affected CPE identifiers span multiple product lines and firmware versions, indicating a systemic validation failure across Blink's router product portfolio.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jul 23, 2025 - 20:32 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jun 13, 2025 - 12:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Blink routers BL-WR9000 V2.4.9 , BL-AC2100_AZ3 V1.0.4, BL-X10_AC8 v1.0.5 , BL-LTE300 v1.2.3, BL-F1200_AT1 v1.0.0, BL-X26_AC8 v1.2.8, BLAC450M_AE4 v4.0.0 and BL-X26_DA3 v1.2.7 werediscovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the mac parameter in the bs_SetMacBlack function.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical command injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-45986, CVSS 9.8) affects multiple Blink router models with no available patch, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. Organizations using these routers face immediate risk of network compromise, data theft, and lateral movement into critical systems. This vulnerability requires urgent remediation as public exploits are already available.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Segment routers on isolated VLANs with restricted access; disable remote administration and UPnP features; implement network IDS/IPS signatures to detect exploitation attempts; monitor router access logs for suspicious mac parameter manipulation; block external access to router management interfaces; consider temporary replacement with alternative router models pending patch availability; implement firewall rules to restrict data exfiltration from affected network segments.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
3.0%
Top 14% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 3.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

72
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +3
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

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