Command Injection Vulnerability in Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware
CVE-2025-8645

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kenwood

Status
Dmx958xr
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-8645?

The command injection vulnerability in Kenwood DMX958XR devices arises from improper validation during the firmware update process. Attackers with physical access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the device. This can lead to system-level access, as the code is executed with root privileges, making it a significant security risk for users. The issue highlights the importance of robust validation mechanisms in firmware operations.

Affected Version(s)

DMX958XR 1.0.0005.4600 (SOC Image)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-793/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-8645 : Command Injection Vulnerability in Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware