CVE-2025-54448
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 confidenceAn unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server versions before 21.1080.0 allows attackers to upload dangerous file types, enabling code injection. The lack of proper validation on uploaded files permits execution of malicious code on the affected server.
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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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Confirm MagicINFO 9 Server is installedLocate the MagicINFO 9 Server installation on the system. This is typically a Windows server application. Check for the service named 'MagicINFO Server' or look for the installation directory (commonly in C:\Program Files\Samsung or C:\MagicINFO).Affected if MagicINFO 9 Server is found on the system
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Identify the installed versionAccess the MagicINFO Server management console or check the version information in the installation directory. The version is usually displayed in the admin UI or can be found in a version file within the program directory.Affected if The installed version is lower than 21.1080.0
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Verify the file upload feature is enabledLog into the MagicINFO Server admin interface and navigate to the content management or file upload section. Confirm that the upload functionality is accessible to users.Affected if The file upload feature is accessible and operational
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Check for upload restrictions on file typesIn the upload configuration settings, examine what file types are allowed. Attempt to identify if there are any restrictions on executable file types (such as .asp, .jsp, .php, .exe, .bat, .sh).Affected if No file type restrictions are configured or executable file types are permitted for upload
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Review uploaded file storage locationCheck the web server configuration and upload directory to determine if uploaded files are stored in a web-accessible location. Verify if files can be accessed via HTTP/HTTPS.Affected if Uploaded files are stored in a web-accessible directory and can be executed via HTTP requests
The environment is affected if MagicINFO 9 Server is installed with a version lower than 21.1080.0 and the file upload feature is accessible without proper file type validation.
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 to implement proper file type restrictions and prevent code injection attacks.
MagicINFO 9 Server 21.1080.0 or later
- 1. Check current MagicINFO 9 Server version via the admin console or system information panel
- 2. Create a complete backup of the MagicINFO 9 Server database and configuration files
- 3. Download MagicINFO 9 Server version 21.1080.0 or later from the official Samsung support portal (security.samsungtv.com or Samsung Business support)
- 4. Stop the MagicINFO 9 Server services before applying the update
- 5. Apply the upgrade following Samsung's official upgrade documentation for MagicINFO 9 Server
- 6. Verify the upgrade was successful by checking the version number in the admin console
- 7. Restart MagicINFO services and confirm normal operation
- 8. Test that file upload functionality works correctly with proper file type restrictions
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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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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