OS Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-78

CVE-2025-54857

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.0 Published 2025-09-01
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
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130 Ver.1.5.8 and earlier. If exploited, a remote unauthenticated attacker may execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.

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

OS Command Injection vulnerability in SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130 firmware version 1.5.8 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in user input that gets passed to underlying OS command execution, enabling complete system compromise.

MitigationApply vendor firmware update when available; as interim measures, restrict network access to the device and implement network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks.

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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
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.0/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 checks

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  1. Identify the device model
    Check the device label, web interface, or SNMP/management console for the model name 'SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130'
    Affected if The device is not a SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130 (different models are not affected)
  2. Determine the firmware version
    Access the device's web management interface or check the firmware file loaded on the device. Look for a version indicator in the system info or about page.
    Affected if Firmware version is 1.5.8 or earlier, or the version cannot be determined (assume affected if unverifiable)
  3. Verify remote access exposure
    Check network configuration to determine if the device management interface (typically HTTP/HTTPS on port 80/443 or other management ports) is accessible from untrusted networks or the public internet.
    Affected if The management interface is exposed to untrusted networks (this is required for the remote unauthenticated attack vector)
  4. Check for suspicious processes or connections
    If you have shell access (via console or limited diagnostic mode), run commands like 'ps aux' or 'netstat -an' to look for unexpected processes listening on network ports or suspicious outbound connections.
    Affected if Unexpected processes or unusual network connections are found that may indicate compromise

The environment is affected if the device is a SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130 running firmware version 1.5.8 or earlier and its management interface is accessible from untrusted networks.

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

Apply vendor firmware update when available; as interim measures, restrict network access to the device and implement network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Ver.1.5.9 or later (verify with vendor)

  1. 1. Identify the current installed version of SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130 on the affected device
  2. 2. Check the vendor website (www.seiko-sol.co.jp) or JVN (jvn.jp) for the latest security patches or firmware updates
  3. 3. If a version newer than Ver.1.5.8 is available, obtain the update from the official vendor source
  4. 4. Follow the vendor's official upgrade instructions to apply the patch
  5. 5. After upgrading, verify the version to confirm the patch was applied successfully
  6. 6. Restrict network access to the device management interface to minimize exposure
Caveat Review vendor release notes for any compatibility considerations before upgrading

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

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
16.0 hours of engineering $2,840
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