CVE-2025-54447
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 · uneditedUnrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server allows Code Injection.This issue affects MagicINFO 9 Server: less than 21.1080.0.
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 confidenceMagicINFO 9 Server versions prior to 21.1080.0 contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload files with dangerous types (such as executable scripts). This enables arbitrary code injection and remote code execution on the affected server.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 21.1080.0CVSS 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
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify if MagicINFO 9 Server is installedLocate MagicINFO Server installation directories or check running services for MagicINFO processes. Common locations include C:\Program Files\Samsung\ or installation-specific paths. Check Windows Services or Linux service manager for a MagicINFO service.Affected if MagicINFO 9 Server is found running or installed on the system
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Determine the installed versionCheck the MagicINFO Server version information. This is typically accessible through the server admin interface, a version file in the installation directory, or the Windows Programs and Features list. Compare the version number to 21.1080.0.Affected if The installed version is lower than 21.1080.0 or the version cannot be determined
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Verify the file upload feature is accessibleLocate the file upload endpoint or functionality in MagicINFO. This is typically available through the admin console or web interface used for content management. Confirm the upload feature is enabled and reachable.Affected if The file upload functionality is present and accessible without additional authentication barriers beyond normal admin login
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Check uploaded file storage configurationExamine where MagicINFO stores uploaded files. Determine if uploaded content is stored within the web root or in a directory that permits script execution. Inspect directory permissions and configuration.Affected if Uploaded files are stored in a location accessible via web requests and with execute permissions allowed
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Inspect file type validation controlsReview MagicINFO Server configuration for file type restrictions on uploads. Check if the server enforces any restrictions on file extensions or MIME types during the upload process.Affected if No file type validation exists or validation can be bypassed, allowing executable file types such as .asp, .jsp, .php, or .exe
A system is affected if MagicINFO 9 Server is installed with a version lower than 21.1080.0 and the file upload feature is accessible without additional hardening controls.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped21.1080.0
Upgrade MagicINFO 9 Server to version 21.1080.0 or later. If immediate patching is not possible, implement strict file type validation and store uploaded files outside the webroot with no execution permissions.
21.1080.0
- 1. Identify the current version of MagicINFO 9 Server by accessing the server admin interface or checking the software about page
- 2. If the current version is below 21.1080.0, obtain the fixed version 21.1080.0 from the official Samsung security advisory at security.samsungtv.com
- 3. Follow Samsung's standard upgrade procedure for MagicINFO 9 Server - typically involves accessing the server management console, navigating to the software update section, and applying the update
- 4. After upgrading, verify that the server is now running version 21.1080.0 or later
- 5. Test that file upload functionality works correctly and that malicious file types are now properly rejected
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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