CVE-2025-8646

Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware Update Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware Update Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DMX958XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firmware update process. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-26269.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-794/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8646?: CVE-2025-8646 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8646?: To fix CVE-2025-8646, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-8646 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8646 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-2025-8646?: CVE-2025-8646 affects Kenwood DMX958XR.

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Description

Category

CWE-78 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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