CVE-2025-15257: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xvq8-m37c-gmmv
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-74 CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-15257 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-15257 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-15257
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xvq8-m37c-gmmv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2025-15257

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-15257, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.02/1.03. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formRoute of the file /gogorm/formRoute of the component Web-based Configuration Interface. The manipulation of the argument strIp/strMask/strGateway results in command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. Edimax confirms this issue: "The product mentioned, EDIMAX BR-6208AC V2, has reached its End of Life (EOL) status. It is no longer supported or maintained by Edimax, and it is no longer available for purchase in the market. Consequently, there will be no further firmware updates or patches for this device. We recommend users upgrade to newer models for better security." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-15257 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15257
tzh00203.notion.site/edimax-br-6208ac-v2... WEB
https://tzh00203.notion.site/EDIMAX-BR-6208AC-V2_1-02-Command-Injection-Vulnerability-in-Web-formRoute-handler-2d3b5c52018a805983d3cf0780b28407?source=copy_link
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.338647
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.338647
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?submit.722426

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15257?
CVE-2025-15257 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-15257?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-15257?
CVE-2025-15257 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-15257?
CVE-2025-15257 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-15257?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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