Multiple vulnerabilities in Extreme Networks IQ Engine (HiveOS)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2025-27227
CVE-2025-27228
CVE-2025-27229
CWE-ID CWE-78
CWE-326
CWE-749
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IQ Engine
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Extreme Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU109661

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27227

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local user can execute arbitrary OS command via the Client-SSID setting command.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IQ Engine: before 10.7r5

CPE2.3 External links

https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/security-advisories-formerly/sa-2025-022-hiveos-client-ssid-newline-injection-cve-2025-27227/ba-p/118778


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Inadequate Encryption Strength

EUVDB-ID: #VU109660

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27228

CWE-ID: CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to decrypt passwords of other users.

The vulnerability exists due to inadequate encryption strength. A local user can decrypt user-level passwords via CLI functionality.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IQ Engine: before 10.7r5

CPE2.3 External links

https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/security-advisories-formerly/sa-2025-023-hiveos-user-level-password-decryption-cve-2025-27228/ba-p/118779


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU109659

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27229

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error. A local user can escalate privileges on the system through an unsanitized SSH-tunnel call.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IQ Engine: before 10.7r5

CPE2.3 External links

https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/security-advisories-formerly/sa-2025-024-hiveos-unsanitized-ssh-tunnel-call-cve-2025-27229/ba-p/118780


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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