Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new vulnerabilities emerging regularly. Among these, CVE-2025-48544 poses a significant threat. The vulnerability allows SQL injection which can lead to local privilege escalation, enabling unauthorized access to files of other applications. This vulnerability affects multiple locations and can potentially compromise systems or lead to data leakage, making it a serious concern for cybersecurity professionals.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48544
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Unauthorized access to app files, potential system compromise, or data leakage
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How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability works by exploiting SQL injection points in multiple locations across various applications. A malicious actor can inject SQL queries into these points, enabling them to read files belonging to other apps. This can lead to privilege escalation where the attacker gains access to sensitive information or potentially compromises the entire system.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a SQL injection attack.
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "username": "admin'; SELECT * FROM users -- ", "password": "password" }In this example, the attacker injects a SQL query into the username field that results in retrieving all users’ data from the database. It should be noted that this is a simplified example, and real-world attacks could be more complex and varied.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Additionally, it is advisable to follow secure coding practices to avoid SQL injection vulnerabilities, including the use of parameterized queries or prepared statements.
