CVE-2025-4338

Lantronix Device Installer Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Description

Lantronix Device installer is vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) attacks in configuration files read from the network device. An attacker could obtain credentials, access these network devices, and modify their configurations. An attacker may also gain access to the host running the Device Installer software or the password hash of the user running the application.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Lantronix indicates its Device Installer product has reached its end of support lifecycle in 2018. It will not receive any additional updates or security enhancements. For your security, Lantronix advises migrating to a supported solution Lantronix Provisioning Manager https://www.lantronix.com/products/lantronix-provisioning-manager/  as soon as possible. Using unsupported software is at user's own discretion and may leave user systems vulnerable to security issues.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Lantronix Device Installer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-142-01
https://www.lantronix.com/products/lantronix-provisioning-manager/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4338?
CVE-2025-4338 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4338?
To fix CVE-2025-4338: Lantronix indicates its Device Installer product has reached its end of support lifecycle in 2018. It will not receive any additional updates or security enhancements. For your security, Lantronix advises migrating to a supported solution Lantronix Provisioning Manager https://www.lantronix.com/products/lantronix-provisioning-manager/  as soon as possible. Using unsupported software is at user's own discretion and may leave user systems vulnerable to security issues.
Is CVE-2025-4338 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4338 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-4338?
CVE-2025-4338 affects Lantronix Device Installer.
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