CVE-2025-25037
Published: 20 June 2025
Summary
CVE-2025-25037 is a critical-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Aquatronica Controller System (inferred from references). Its CVSS base score is 9.3 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 15.6% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
An information disclosure vulnerability affects the Aquatronica Controller System in firmware versions up to and including 5.1.6 and web interface versions up to and including 2.0. The tcp.php endpoint lacks authentication controls, enabling remote retrieval of sensitive configuration data that includes administrative credentials stored in plaintext. The issue is tracked as CWE-200 and carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction.
Remote unauthenticated attackers can send crafted POST requests to the exposed endpoint and obtain the credentials. Successful exploitation grants access to the full system, permitting unauthorized changes to connected aquarium hardware and environmental parameters.
Public references include a Fortinet IPS signature entry, a VulnCheck advisory, an Exploit-DB entry, and a Zero Science disclosure that document the flaw and provide reproduction details. The vendor site is listed among the references for obtaining updates or further guidance. The associated EPSS score remains flat at 0.0210 with no observed increase after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2025-18781
Vulnerability details
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,…
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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.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.