EG4 12kPV: Download of Code Without Integrity Check
CVE-2025-53520 is a high-severity download of code without integrity check vulnerability in EG4 12kPV from EG4 Electronics, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected EG4 12kPV versions: all versions. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of EG4 12kPV you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 12kPV | all versions | Not stated |
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 18kPV | all versions | Not stated |
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 Flex 21 | all versions | Not stated |
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 Flex 18 | all versions | Not stated |
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 6000XP | all versions | Not stated |
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 12000XP | all versions | Not stated |
| EG4 Electronics | EG4 GridBoss | all versions | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (hq.dhs.gov).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.6 | High | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
Official description
The affected product allows firmware updates to be downloaded from EG4's website, transferred via USB dongles, or installed through EG4's Monitoring Center (remote, cloud-connected interface) or via a serial connection, and can install these files without integrity checks. The TTComp archive format used for the firmware is unencrypted and can be unpacked and altered without detection.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Download of Code Without Integrity Check
The product downloads source code or an executable from a remote location and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Perform proper forward and reverse DNS lookups to detect DNS spoofing.
- Encrypt the code with a reliable encryption scheme before transmitting.
- Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
More Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerabilities (CWE-494)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in EG4 12kPV
- 8.1 High severity
Recent Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerabilities
- 9.3 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.3 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 9.3 Critical severity
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