Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-10145 is an authenticated command execution vulnerability in Gargoyle Router Management Utility 1.5.x, specifically identified in the bundle as affecting version 1.5.0. An attacker who can log in to the Gargoyle management interface may be able to execute operating system commands on the router, potentially leading to full device compromise.
Executive priority
High priority for any environment using Gargoyle 1.5.x, particularly if management access is exposed beyond a tightly controlled admin network. Treat as an urgent inventory and containment item, with remediation dependent on vendor-confirmed guidance.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-78 OS command injection in /utility/run_commands.sh. The source bundle states that the application does not properly restrict or validate input supplied through the commands parameter, allowing an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the underlying system. CVSS v4.0 score is 8.7 High with network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and high impact to vulnerable-system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant for organizations or individuals running Gargoyle Router Management Utility 1.5.0 or other 1.5.x builds if present, especially where the management interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Exploitation requires authenticated access according to the bundle, so stolen, weak, reused, or shared admin credentials materially increase risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a public exploit-tagged reference, so exploit knowledge appears publicly available. KEV is false, and the provided bundle does not establish confirmed active exploitation of this CVE; active exploitation should therefore not be assumed from this data alone.
Researcher notes
The CVE identifier is CVE-2015-10145, but the bundle lists publication on 2025-12-31 and update on 2026-03-23. Affected data names Gargoyle Router Management Utility version 1.5.0 with defaultStatus listed as unaffected for unspecified versions. No CPEs are supplied. Patch details are not present in the bundle, so remediation should be verified against vendor guidance rather than inferred.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Gargoyle Router Management Utility deployments and confirm whether version 1.5.0 or other 1.5.x releases are in use.
- Check official Gargoyle guidance or trusted vendor/advisory sources for a fixed version or recommended remediation; the bundle does not provide patch evidence.
- Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks only and avoid exposing the interface to the internet.
- Enforce strong unique administrator credentials and rotate credentials if compromise is suspected.
- Disable or remove affected management functionality where operationally feasible until vendor-confirmed remediation is applied.
- For suspected compromise, preserve evidence, review configuration integrity, and consider rebuilding or reflashing the device from trusted firmware guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Gargoyle devices and record exact software versions.
- Verify that administrative interfaces are not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review authentication records and configuration changes for unexpected administrator activity.
- Confirm remediation status against official Gargoyle or trusted advisory guidance before marking the issue closed.
- After remediation, validate that only intended administrators can access management functions and that router configuration has not been altered unexpectedly.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/132149CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.gargoyle-router.com/CVE reference · product
- https://blog.xlab.qianxin.com/large-scale-botnet-airashi-en/CVE reference · technical-description
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gargoyle-authenticated-os-command-execution-via-run-commands-shCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.