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Missing AuthenticationWeakness · CWE-306

CVE-2025-34068

CRITICAL · 9.3 CVSS v4.0 Published 2025-07-15
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in Samsung WLAN AP WEA453e firmware prior to version 5.2.4.T1 via improper input validation in the “Tech Support” diagnostic functionality. The command1 and command2 POST or GET parameters accept arbitrary shell commands that are executed with root privileges on the underlying operating system. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a request that injects shell commands to create output files in writable directories and then access their contents via the download endpoint. This flaw allows complete compromise of the device without authentication. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-04 UTC.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability in Samsung WLAN AP WEA453e firmware versions prior to 5.2.4.T1. The Tech Support diagnostic functionality fails to properly validate input in the command1 and command2 parameters (accepting both POST and GET requests), allowing attackers to inject arbitrary shell commands that execute with root privileges. Attackers can achieve full device compromise by injecting commands to write files to writable directories and exfiltrating data via the download endpoint.

MitigationUpdate Samsung WLAN AP WEA453e firmware to version 5.2.4.T1 or later. If immediate patching is not feasible, disable or block external access to the Tech Support diagnostic functionality at the network perimeter and implement strict access controls.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
Authentication
X
User interaction
None
Scope
X

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify the device model
    Access the device web interface or CLI and retrieve the model number from the status or system information page. It should show WEA453e.
    Affected if The device model is Samsung WEA453e.
  2. Check the firmware version
    In the device web interface, go to the Status or System Info section to view the firmware version. Alternatively, use the CLI command 'show version' or 'get system info' if available.
    Affected if The firmware version is lower than 5.2.4.T1 (for example, 5.2.3, 5.2.2, etc.).
  3. Locate the Tech Support diagnostic function
    In the device web interface, look for a menu item named 'Tech Support', 'Diagnostic', 'Support', or similar under Administration, Maintenance, or System sections. Note the URL path if accessible.
    Affected if The Tech Support diagnostic function is present and accessible on the device.
  4. Verify the command1 and command2 parameters are accepted
    If you can safely access the Tech Support page, inspect the form fields. Look for input fields named 'command1', 'command2', or similar that appear to accept system commands.
    Affected if The Tech Support diagnostic function accepts command1 or command2 parameters without requiring authentication.

You are affected if you have a Samsung WEA453e device running firmware version below 5.2.4.T1 with the Tech Support diagnostic function accessible and accepting these parameters.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update Samsung WLAN AP WEA453e firmware to version 5.2.4.T1 or later. If immediate patching is not feasible, disable or block external access to the Tech Support diagnostic functionality at the network perimeter and implement strict access controls.

Recommended fix High confidence

Samsung WLAN AP WEA453e firmware version 5.2.4.T1 or later

  1. Download the Samsung WLAN AP WEA453e firmware version 5.2.4.T1 or later from the official Samsung support website (www.samsung.com)
  2. Access the device's web-based management interface using an administrator account
  3. Navigate to the firmware upgrade or system maintenance section
  4. Upload the downloaded firmware file (5.2.4.T1 or later) and initiate the upgrade process
  5. Wait for the firmware to be applied and the device to reboot automatically
  6. Verify the firmware version has been updated to 5.2.4.T1 or later in the device status or about page
  7. Confirm the Tech Support diagnostic functionality no longer accepts arbitrary commands in the command1/command2 parameters
Caveat Standard firmware upgrade risks apply - ensure backup of configuration and plan for brief downtime; verify compatibility with existing network setup before deploying

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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