Overview
In the world of cybersecurity, even a minor misstep can lead to significant risks. The most recent instance of this is the vulnerability found in RevelaCode, an AI-powered faith-tech project that decodes biblical verses, prophecies, and global events into accessible language. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-54428, arises from the inadvertent exposure of a valid MongoDB Atlas URI complete with an embedded username and password in the public repository of versions below 1.0.1. This oversight can potentially allow unauthorized access to production or staging databases, leading to data exfiltration, modification, or deletion. With a CVSS Severity Score of 9.8, this vulnerability demands immediate attention.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-54428
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Unauthorized access to data, potential data loss or alteration
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Product | Affected Versions
RevelaCode | versions prior to 1.0.1
How the Exploit Works
The exploitation of this vulnerability stems from an oversight in the codebase of RevelaCode. A valid MongoDB Atlas URI, containing embedded username and password, was committed to the public repository. This information can potentially be leveraged by a malicious actor to gain unauthorized access to the database. Once inside, they would have the ability to exfiltrate, modify, or even delete data.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. Note that the specifics would depend on the exact credentials and database structure, but the theory remains the same:
# Connect to the MongoDB database using the exposed credentials
mongo mongodb+srv://username:password@cluster.mongodb.net/test --retryWrites=true
# Once connected, perform malicious actions
db.collection.find() # Exfiltrate data
db.collection.drop() # Delete dataKeep in mind that this is a hypothetical scenario. The actual exploitation might differ based on the attacker’s knowledge and intent, as well as the specifics of the database and its data.