📄 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
injecting malicious input into the Wi-Fi SSID and/or password fields
can lead to remote code execution when the configuration is processed.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-25196 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in XWEB Pro v1.12.1 and earlier that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malicious input in Wi-Fi SSID/password fields. With a CVSS score of 8.0 and no public exploit currently available, this poses a significant risk to organizations using XWEB Pro for network management. Immediate patching is strongly recommended as the vulnerability requires only authentication, not elevated privileges.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 26, 2026 20:37
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi telecommunications operators (STC, Mobily, Zain) and government agencies using XWEB Pro for network infrastructure management. Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) utilizing XWEB Pro for secure network configuration faces potential compromise of financial systems. Healthcare organizations and critical infrastructure operators (ARAMCO, SEC) managing network access points are at elevated risk. The vulnerability's impact is amplified in environments where XWEB Pro manages multiple network segments or sensitive Wi-Fi networks, potentially enabling lateral movement across critical systems.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Government and Public Administration (NCA oversight)
Healthcare
Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC)
Critical Infrastructure
Education
Hospitality and Retail
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 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 authorized personnel only
3. Implement network segmentation to isolate XWEB Pro management traffic
4. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of XWEB Pro configuration changes
PATCHING:
1. Upgrade XWEB Pro to version 1.12.2 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environment before deployment
3. Prioritize patching for systems managing critical network infrastructure
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement input validation and sanitization at network boundary
2. Use Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block command injection patterns in Wi-Fi configuration requests
3. Restrict XWEB Pro access to specific IP ranges via firewall rules
4. Implement multi-factor authentication for XWEB Pro administrative access
DETECTION:
1. Monitor for suspicious characters in Wi-Fi SSID/password fields: backticks, $(), |, &, ;, >, <
2. Alert on configuration changes containing shell metacharacters
3. Monitor process execution spawned from XWEB Pro service
4. Review authentication logs for unauthorized access attempts
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع تثبيتات XWEB Pro في بيئتك وقثق الإصدارات
2. قيد الوصول إلى واجهات إدارة XWEB Pro للموظفين المصرح لهم فقط
3. طبق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل حركة إدارة XWEB Pro
4. فعّل التسجيل والمراقبة التفصيلية لتغييرات تكوين XWEB Pro
تطبيق التصحيحات:
1. ترقية XWEB Pro إلى الإصدار 1.12.2 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج قبل النشر
3. أولوية التصحيح للأنظمة التي تدير البنية التحتية للشبكة الحرجة
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. طبق التحقق من صحة الإدخال والتطهير على حدود الشبكة
2. استخدم قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب أنماط حقن الأوامر
3. قيد وصول XWEB Pro إلى نطاقات IP محددة عبر قواعد جدار الحماية
4. طبق المصادقة متعددة العوامل لوصول إدارة XWEB Pro
الكشف:
1. راقب الأحرف المريبة في حقول SSID وكلمة مرور Wi-Fi: علامات الاقتباس العكسية، $()، |، &، ;، >، <
2. أصدر تنبيهات لتغييرات التكوين التي تحتوي على أحرف shell metacharacters
3. راقب تنفيذ العمليات المنبثقة من خدمة XWEB Pro
4. راجع سجلات المصادقة لمحاولات الوصول غير المصرح بها
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures
A.5.2.1 - User access management and authentication
A.5.3.1 - Access control implementation
A.5.4.1 - Cryptography and secure communications
A.6.1.1 - Physical and environmental security
A.6.2.1 - Equipment and media management
A.7.1.1 - Security incident management
A.7.2.1 - Business continuity management
🔵 SAMA CSF
Governance - Policy and Risk Management
Governance - Oversight and Accountability
Protect - Access Control and Authentication
Protect - Data Protection and Privacy
Detect - Security Monitoring and Incident Detection
Respond - Incident Response and Management
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.5.1.1 - Policies for information security
A.5.2.1 - Information security roles and responsibilities
A.5.3.1 - Segregation of duties
A.6.1.1 - Screening
A.6.2.1 - Terms and conditions of employment
A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices
A.8.2.1 - Privileged access rights
A.8.3.1 - Information access restriction
A.8.6.1 - Access control to networks and network services
A.12.2.1 - Restrictions on software installation
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
Requirement 1 - Install and maintain network security controls
Requirement 2 - Apply secure configurations
Requirement 6 - Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Requirement 7 - Restrict access to cardholder data
Requirement 8 - Identify and authenticate access
Requirement 10 - Log and monitor network access
🔗 References & Sources 3