📄 Description (English)
An OS command injection
vulnerability exists in XWEB Pro version 1.12.1 and prior, enabling an
authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution on the system by
configuring a maliciously crafted LCD state which is later processed
during system setup, enabling remote code execution.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-25037 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in XWEB Pro v1.12.1 and earlier that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands through maliciously crafted LCD state configurations. With a CVSS score of 8.0 and no public exploit currently available, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using XWEB Pro for system management. Immediate patching is strongly recommended as the vulnerability requires only authentication, not elevated privileges.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 26, 2026 18:19
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi organizations using XWEB Pro for industrial control systems, building management, and critical infrastructure monitoring. High-risk sectors include: Energy (ARAMCO and downstream operators), Government facilities (NCA, CITC), Healthcare institutions managing critical systems, Telecommunications (STC, Mobily), and Banking sector infrastructure. The authenticated nature of the attack reduces immediate risk but poses significant insider threat concerns. Organizations in critical infrastructure sectors regulated by NCSA and SAMA are particularly vulnerable.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Energy & Utilities (ARAMCO, downstream operators)
Government & Critical Infrastructure (NCA, CITC, NCSA)
Healthcare (Hospital management systems)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Banking & Financial Services (SAMA regulated entities)
Manufacturing & Industrial Control Systems
Building Management & Facilities
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all XWEB Pro installations in your environment and document versions
2. Restrict access to XWEB Pro administrative interfaces to trusted networks only
3. Implement network segmentation to isolate XWEB Pro systems from general user networks
4. Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of all XWEB Pro configuration changes
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade XWEB Pro to version 1.12.2 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environments first
3. Schedule patching during maintenance windows with minimal operational impact
4. Verify patch installation and system functionality post-deployment
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement strict role-based access control (RBAC) limiting LCD state configuration privileges
2. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect suspicious LCD state parameters
3. Monitor for command injection patterns in configuration submissions
4. Implement file integrity monitoring on XWEB Pro configuration files
DETECTION RULES:
1. Alert on LCD state configuration changes containing shell metacharacters (;|&$`)
2. Monitor for unexpected process spawning from XWEB Pro service accounts
3. Track failed authentication attempts followed by successful configuration changes
4. Log and alert on configuration file modifications outside normal change windows
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات XWEB Pro في بيئتك وتوثيق الإصدارات
2. تقييد الوصول إلى واجهات إدارة XWEB Pro على الشبكات الموثوقة فقط
3. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لعزل أنظمة XWEB Pro عن شبكات المستخدمين العامة
4. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة ومراقبة جميع تغييرات تكوين XWEB Pro
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية XWEB Pro إلى الإصدار 1.12.2 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج أولاً
3. جدولة التصحيحات خلال نوافذ الصيانة بأقل تأثير تشغيلي
4. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح وعمل النظام بعد النشر
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ التحكم في الوصول القائم على الأدوار (RBAC) لتقييد امتيازات تكوين حالة LCD
2. نشر قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن معاملات حالة LCD المريبة
3. مراقبة أنماط حقن الأوامر في عمليات الإرسال
4. تنفيذ مراقبة سلامة الملفات على ملفات تكوين XWEB Pro
قواعد الكشف:
1. تنبيه تغييرات تكوين حالة LCD التي تحتوي على أحرف shell (;|&$`)
2. مراقبة توليد العمليات غير المتوقعة من حسابات خدمة XWEB Pro
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بتغييرات التكوين الناجحة
4. تسجيل والتنبيه على تعديلات ملفات التكوين خارج نوافذ التغيير العادية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policies
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - User Registration and De-registration
ECC 2024 A.8.2.1 - Classification of Information
ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Event Logging
ECC 2024 A.12.4.3 - Administrator and Operator Logs
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Software Inventory
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control Policy
SAMA CSF PR.AC-4 - Access Rights Management
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - System Monitoring
SAMA CSF DE.CM-3 - Unauthorized Software Detection
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access Control
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.22 - Monitoring
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.23 - Web Application Security
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.4.1 - Event Logging
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure Development Policy
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 2.1 - Configuration Standards
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches
PCI DSS 10.2 - User Access Logging
PCI DSS 10.3 - Logging of Access to Audit Trails
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