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CVE-2025-25037: Aquatronica Controller System Complete Information Disclosure

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Aquatronica Controller System firmware versions <= 5.1.6 and web interface versions <= 2.0. The tcp.php endpoint fails to restrict unauthenticated access, allowing remote attackers to issue crafted POST requests and retrieve sensitive configuration data, including plaintext administrative credentials. Exploitation of this flaw can lead to full compromise of the system, enabling unauthorized manipulation of connected devices and aquarium parameters.

CriticalCVSS 9.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Unauthenticated remote attackers may retrieve sensitive Aquatronica Controller System configuration data, including plaintext administrator credentials. Stolen credentials could enable full controller compromise and unauthorized changes to connected devices or aquarium parameters, creating operational and potentially safety consequences.

Executive priority

Treat internet-exposed affected controllers as an immediate remediation priority. Restrict access, assess possible credential disclosure, and seek current vendor guidance. Prioritize environments where unauthorized aquarium-control changes could cause significant operational loss or harm.

Technical view

The tcp.php web endpoint lacks adequate access restrictions. Aquatronica Controller System firmware through 5.1.6 and web interface through 2.0 are described as affected. A crafted POST request can disclose configuration data without authentication. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.3 because exploitation is network-accessible, low-complexity, and requires neither privileges nor user interaction.

Likely exposure

Highest risk applies to affected controllers whose web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Internally accessible systems also remain exposed to compromised users or devices. The supplied structured version record conflicts with the narrative version ranges, so organizations should confirm applicability with Aquatronica.

Exploitation context

Public exploit references exist, increasing practical risk. However, the supplied bundle says this CVE is not in KEV and provides no evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Treat exploit availability separately from confirmed campaign activity.

Researcher notes

The narrative identifies firmware through 5.1.6 and web interface through 2.0, but the structured affected entry lists version "0" with default status unaffected. This inconsistency reduces version-confidence. Public exploit material is referenced, yet the bundle does not establish active exploitation or name a vendor patch.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify controllers running firmware 5.1.6 or earlier or web interface 2.0 or earlier.
  • Remove controller web interfaces from direct internet exposure and restrict access to trusted management networks.
  • Check Aquatronica guidance for supported updates or vendor-approved mitigations; none are named in the supplied sources.
  • Rotate administrative credentials after containment, especially if an affected interface was exposed.
  • Monitor access to tcp.php and investigate unexpected unauthenticated POST requests.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Aquatronica controllers and record firmware and web interface versions.
  • Confirm whether each controller interface is reachable from internet or untrusted network segments.
  • Review web and network logs for unexpected access or POST requests to tcp.php.
  • In an authorized test environment, confirm tcp.php rejects unauthenticated access without retrieving sensitive data.
  • Verify administrative credentials were rotated after any suspected disclosure.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.3 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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6Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.3CVSS 4.0CriticalCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

9.3Critical
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2025-25037Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AquatronicaAquatronica Controller System0unaffected
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CWE details

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