ZDI-25-1020: Arista NG Firewall runTroubleshooting Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 25, 2025

Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.2. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-6978.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Arista NG Firewall

Event History

Nov 25, 2025

Advisory Published

via ZDI·06:00 AM

Data Sourced

via ZDI·06:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-25-1020?

The severity of ZDI-25-1020 is rated at 7.2 on the CVSS scale.

How do I fix ZDI-25-1020?

To fix ZDI-25-1020, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Arista for the NG Firewall.

What software is affected by ZDI-25-1020?

ZDI-25-1020 affects the Arista NG Firewall installations.

Can ZDI-25-1020 be exploited without authentication?

Although authentication is required, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed, making exploitation possible.

What type of attack does ZDI-25-1020 allow?

ZDI-25-1020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected installations.

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