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Magicinfo 9 Server CVE-2025-4632

CRITICAL
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2025-05-13 PSIRT@samsung.com
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

Critical risk (CVSS 9.8, EPSS 49.2%). MagicINFO manages Samsung digital signage displays in retail, corporate, and public environments. SYSTEM-level file write enables complete server takeover.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker exploits the path traversal to write a malicious executable or web shell to the MagicINFO server. SYSTEM-level execution provides full control, enabling access to all managed displays and potential lateral movement into corporate networks.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: In CISA KEV with patch available.
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) Patch available 49.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server contains a path traversal vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary files as SYSTEM authority, enabling complete server compromise.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 CVSS 9.8

A path traversal in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server enables unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary files with SYSTEM-level authority on the server.

RemediationAI

Update to version 21.1052+. Restrict network access to MagicINFO management interfaces. Scan for unauthorized files on the server.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The CWE-22 improper path limitation allows writing files to arbitrary locations on the server filesystem. The write operation executes with SYSTEM authority, enabling creation of executable files in system directories.

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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

3
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 nvd
Patch available
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 03, 2025 - 18:58 cisa
CISA KEV
CVE Published
May 13, 2025 - 06:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server version before 21.1052 allows attackers to write arbitrary file as system authority.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server face critical risk from CVE-2025-4632, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8. This could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or credentials. This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild (KEV-listed) and requires immediate remediation. A patch is available and should be applied immediately given the critical severity.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Restrict file upload functionality via WAF; (2) Implement allowlist-based file type validation; (3) Use chroot/containerization to limit filesystem access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
6.4/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
49.2%
Top 2% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 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 Yes
Public POC Yes
EPSS 49.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
In CISA KEV with patch 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
Immediate
Exploitation· derived
Active
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

168
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: +50
EPSS: +49
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:magicinfo_9_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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