CVE-2025-4043
CWE-1274Published: May 7, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An admin user can gain unauthorized write access to the /etc/rc.local file on the device, which is executed on a system boot.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-4043 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-4043 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts