CVE-2025-48413 Hard-coded OS root credentials in eCharge Hardy Barth cPH2 / cPP2 charging stations
Attackers can use hard-coded root credentials to gain full control of eCharge Hardy Barth charging stations via SSH or physical access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-48413?
CVE-2025-48413 is a high-severity vulnerability in eCharge Hardy Barth cPH2 / cPP2 charging stations, published on 21 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The `/etc/passwd` and `/etc/shadow` files reveal hard-coded password hashes for the operating system "root" user. The credentials are shipped with the update files. There is no option for deleting or changing their passwords for an enduser. An attacker can use the credentials to log into the device. Authentication can be performed via SSH backdoor or likely via physical access (UART shell).
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48413?
How do I fix CVE-2025-48413?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-48413 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-48413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48413 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mg9-59xm-chrg.