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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes command injection in FarLinX X25 Gateway versions through September 25, 2014. If a vulnerable gateway is reachable, attackers may be able to make the device run unintended system commands. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a prompt exposure-management issue for legacy infrastructure. Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical gateways first, because command injection can materially affect system integrity.
Technical view
FarLinX X25 Gateway accepts shell metacharacters in several PHP endpoints: sysSaveMonitorData.php, fsx25MonProxy.php, syseditdate.php, iframeupload.php, and sysRestoreX25Cplt.php. The public record does not specify authentication requirements, CVSS, CWE mapping, affected CPEs, or vendor remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still operating FarLinX X25 Gateway builds from on or before 2014-09-25, especially where the management web interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. A public vulnerability write-up exists, but the evidence supplied here is incomplete on exploit prerequisites and real-world exploitation.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: no CVSS vector, no CPEs, no authentication details, and no named patch in the supplied sources. Validate asset presence and access paths before assigning incident-level urgency.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor guidance for supported upgrades or replacement options.
- Restrict gateway management access to trusted admin networks or VPN only.
- Remove any internet exposure for the listed PHP endpoints.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious access to the named PHP files.
- Plan replacement if the gateway software is unsupported or unpatchable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all FarLinX X25 Gateway deployments and software dates.
- Confirm whether builds are from on or before 2014-09-25.
- Review web server logs for requests to the listed PHP endpoints.
- Verify management interfaces are not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Check vendor records for any fixed or supported release.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.justanotherhacker.com/2016/09/jahx164_-_farlinx_x25_gateway_multiple_vulnerabilities.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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