CVE-2025-40591: Command Injection

Published Jun 10, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.16.5), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.16.5). The 'Log Viewers' tool in the web interface of affected devices is vulnerable to command injection due to missing server side input sanitation. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute the 'tail' command with root privileges and disclose contents of all files in the filesystem.

Affected Software

11 affected components
RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536<2.16.5
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000<2.16.5

Event History

Jun 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40591?

CVE-2025-40591 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential impacts on device security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40591?

To fix CVE-2025-40591, update your RUGGEDCOM devices to version 2.16.5 or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2025-40591?

CVE-2025-40591 affects multiple models in the RUGGEDCOM ROX series, including MX5000, RX1400, RX1500, and others prior to version 2.16.5.

4

What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2025-40591?

Failing to address CVE-2025-40591 may expose your network devices to unauthorized access and potential control over the device.

5

When was CVE-2025-40591 discovered?

CVE-2025-40591 was identified as part of ongoing security assessments of the RUGGEDCOM ROX series.

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