MEDIUM CVSS 4.7
Published: 2025-08-25

CVE-2025-9424

ruijie ws7204-a_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2025-9424)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-9424 impacting ruijie ws7204-a_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability was identified in Ruijie WS7204-A 2017.06.15. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /itbox_pi/branch_import.php?a=branch_list. Such manipulation of the argument province leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ruijie / ws7204-a_firmware
Affected Versions 2017.06.15
Weakness Enumeration CWE-77

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-9424 impacting ruijie ws7204-a_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-9424.yaml
id: cve-2025-9424

info:
  name: ruijie ws7204-a_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-9424 affecting ruijie ws7204-a_firmware.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability was identified in Ruijie WS7204-A 2017.06.15. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /itbox_pi/branch_...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-9424
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 4.7
    cve-id: CVE-2025-9424
    cwe-id: CWE-77
  tags: cve,cve-2025-9424,ruijie,ws7204-a_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ws7204-a_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-9424.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-9424
# Target: ruijie ws7204-a_firmware | CVSS: 4.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-9424 (ruijie ws7204-a_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ruijie ws7204-a_firmware scope (2017.06.15).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-9424.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-9424
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ws7204-a_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ws7204-a_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ws7204-a_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ws7204-a_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ws7204-a_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-9424 in ruijie ws7204-a_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ruijie ws7204-a_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-9424?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-9424?

CVE-2025-9424 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.7
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-9424
Weakness CWE-77
Vendor ruijie
Product ws7204-a_firmware
Published 2025-08-25
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L