CVE-2025-15017
"Synthesis Serial Device Server UART Debug Code Enablement Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
Description
A vulnerability exists in serial device servers where active debug code remains enabled in the UART interface. An attacker with physical access to the device can directly connect to the UART interface and, without authentication, user interaction, or execution conditions, gain unauthorized access to internal debug functionality. Exploitation is low complexity and allows an attacker to execute privileged operations and access sensitive system resources, resulting in a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. No security impact to external or dependent systems has been identified.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 31, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 31, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-15017
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 2e0a0ee2-d866-482a-9f5e-ac03d156dbaa | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable debug code in the UART interface.
- Restrict physical access to the device.
- Remove debug code from production firmware.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-15017.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-257331-cve-2025-15017-active-debug-code-vulnerability-in-serial-device-servers |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-15017 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-15017
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability exists in serial device servers where active debug code remains enabled in the UART interface. An attacker with physical access to the device can directly connect to the UART interface and, without authentication, user interaction, or execution conditions, gain unauthorized access to internal debug functionality. Exploitation is low complexity and allows an attacker to execute privileged operations and access sensitive system resources, resulting in a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. No security impact to external or dependent systems has been identified. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-489 Added Reference https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-257331-cve-2025-15017-active-debug-code-vulnerability-in-serial-device-servers