Overview
CVE-2025-58448 is a significant cybersecurity vulnerability that affects the rAthena open-source MMORPG server. This server software is widely used across various platforms, making this vulnerability a potentially broad-ranging issue. The vulnerability involves a SQL Injection in the PartyBooking component via the `WorldName` parameter, which can lead to system compromise or data leakage. It is pivotal for all users and administrators of rAthena servers to be aware of this vulnerability and take the necessary steps to mitigate it.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-58448
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.1)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
rAthena | Versions prior to commit 0d89ae0
How the Exploit Works
A malevolent attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input in the `WorldName` parameter of the PartyBooking component. This input, if not properly sanitized, can manipulate the SQL queries executed by the server, potentially allowing unauthorized access to data or control of the system. This type of attack is commonly known as an SQL Injection.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. Note that this is a simplified example intended to explain the nature of the vulnerability, and actual exploits might be more complex.
POST /partybooking/create HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.rathena.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
WorldName=normalworld'; DROP TABLE users; --In this example, the attacker uses a classic SQL Injection technique. By appending a semicolon to the `WorldName` parameter’s value, the attacker ends the current SQL statement and starts a new one. The `DROP TABLE users;` statement could delete a critical table from the database, leading to significant data loss. The trailing `–` comments out the rest of the original SQL statement, preventing syntax errors.
Mitigation Guidance
Users and administrators can mitigate this vulnerability by applying the vendor patch provided in commit 0d89ae0. Until this patch can be applied, it is recommended to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.
