CVE-2025-1037
High
Description
By making minor configuration changes to the TropOS 4th Gen device, an authenticated user with the ability to run user level shell commands can enable access via secure shell (SSH) to an unrestricted root shell. This is possible through abuse of a particular set of scripts and executables that allow for certain commands to be run as root from an unprivileged context.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductTropOS 4th Gen
PublishedOct 28, 2025
First seenOct 28, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Energy TropOS 4th Gen | 8.7.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 8.9.6.0 | — |
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