Headline
Ilevia EVE X1 Server 4.7.18.0.eden Credentials Leak Through Log Disclosure
The EVE X1 server suffers from an unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerability. This can be exploited to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands through the ‘passwd’ HTTP POST parameter in /ajax/php/login.php script.
Title: Ilevia EVE X1 Server 4.7.18.0.eden Credentials Leak Through Log Disclosure
Advisory ID: ZSL-2025-5957
Type: Local/Remote
Impact: Security Bypass, Exposure of System Information, Exposure of Sensitive Information
Risk: (5/5)
Release Date: 19.08.2025
Summary
EVE is a smart home and building automation solution designed for both residential and commercial environments, including malls, hotels, restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, boardrooms, and offices. It enables comprehensive control and monitoring of electrical installations through a highly customizable, user-friendly interface.
EVE is a multi-protocol platform that integrates various systems within a smart building to enhance comfort, security, safety, and energy efficiency. Users can manage building functions via iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Windows PCs, or Mac computers.
The EVE X1 Server is the dedicated hardware solution for advanced building automation needs. Compact and powerful, it is ideal for apartments, small to medium-sized homes, and smaller commercial installations. It is designed to manage entire automation systems reliably and efficiently.
Description
A critical vulnerability was identified in the EVE smart home and BMS/BAS controller system due to improper handling of sensitive information in server-side logging. Specifically, .log files accessible via the web server expose cleartext credentials, including username and password submitted during authentication process. This disclosure enables unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve valid login credentials simply by accessing exposed log files, leading to full system compromise.
Vendor
Ilevia Srl. - https://www.ilevia.com
Affected Version
<=4.7.18.0.eden (Logic ver: 6.00)
Tested On
GNU/Linux 5.4.35 (armv7l)
GNU/Linux 4.19.97 (armv7l)
Armbian 20.02.1 Buster
Apache/2.4.38 (Debian)
PHP Version 7.3.14
Vendor Status
[01.05.2024] Vulnerability discovered.
[06.05.2024] Vendor contacted.
[06.05.2024] Vendor responds asking more details.
[06.05.2024] Sent high-level details to the vendor, asked for PGP key.
[06.05.2024] Vendor provides public key and asks for a reason of the contact.
[06.05.2024] Replied to the vendor.
[07.05.2024] Vendor expresses gratitude, maybe discuss a service in the future.
[16.05.2025] Asked vendor for status update.
[18.05.2025] No response from the vendor.
[19.05.2025] Asked vendor for status update.
[18.08.2025] No response from the vendor.
[19.08.2025] Public security advisory released.
PoC
ilevia_logleak.py
Credits
Vulnerability discovered by Gjoko Krstic - <[email protected]>
References
[1] https://packetstorm.news/files/id/208700/
Changelog
[19.08.2025] - Initial release
[22.08.2025] - Added reference [1]
Contact
Zero Science Lab
Web: https://www.zeroscience.mk
e-mail: [email protected]