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CVE-2025-11851 Apeman CVE debrief

CVE-2025-11851 affects Apeman ID71 devices and is described by CISA as a cross-site scripting issue in /set_alias.cgi triggered through the alias parameter. The advisory says the attack can be executed remotely, the exploit was publicly disclosed, and the vendor did not respond to early coordination attempts. Even with a low CVSS score, public disclosure and remote reach make this worth prompt review for any exposed or internet-reachable devices.

Vendor
Apeman
Product
ID71
CVSS
LOW 3.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-03-10
Original CVE updated
2026-03-10
Advisory published
2026-03-10
Advisory updated
2026-03-10

Who should care

Administrators and owners of Apeman ID71 devices, especially anyone exposing the camera web interface to untrusted networks or using it in environments where web-admin compromise would matter.

Technical summary

The source advisory identifies an unknown function in /set_alias.cgi as vulnerable to cross-site scripting when the alias argument is manipulated. The CVSS vector supplied by the advisory is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, reflecting a network-reachable issue that requires some privileges and user interaction, with limited confidentiality impact and no listed integrity or availability impact. The advisory also notes public exploit disclosure.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory Apeman ID71 devices and confirm whether any systems match the affected EN75.8.53.20 firmware context described in the advisory.
  • Restrict access to the device web interface so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review web requests to /set_alias.cgi for unexpected alias input or other anomalous access patterns.
  • If vendor support or remediation is available, contact Apeman using the official support channel listed in the advisory.
  • If the device cannot be updated or secured, place it behind stronger network controls or consider replacement for environments that require higher assurance.

Evidence notes

This debrief is based on the CISA CSAF advisory ICSA-26-069-01 published on 2026-03-10, which also carries the CVE-2025-11851 record and notes that the exploit had been publicly disclosed and the vendor did not respond to coordination attempts. The supplied advisory text provides the affected product context, attack surface, and CVSS vector. No KEV listing was supplied for this CVE.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-11851 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-11851

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-11851 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11851

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-069-01.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-069-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Cybersecurity_Best_Practices_for_Industrial_Control_Systems.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/sites/default/files/publications/emailscams0905.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/tips/ST04-014

    Reference

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.