CVE-2025-8473 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability Description

Alpine iLX-507 UPDM_wstpCBCUpdStart Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the UPDM_wstpCBCUpdStart function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data 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-26317.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alpsalpine	Ilx-507 Firmware	6.0.000
Alpsalpine	Ilx-507	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-762/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-8473?

CVE-2025-8473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Alpine iLX-507 UPDM_wstpCBCUpdStart Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 device...

How severe is CVE-2025-8473?

CVE-2025-8473 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8473?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alpsalpine Ilx-507 Firmware, Alpsalpine Ilx-507.