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CVE-2025-24765: Path Traversal Vulnerability in RobMarsh Image Shadow

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Overview

In this report, we will discuss a critical vulnerability known as CVE-2025-24765 that impacts the RobMarsh Image Shadow software. This vulnerability, categorized as a Path Traversal, allows malicious actors to access restricted directories potentially leading to system compromise or data leaks. It is crucial to address this vulnerability due to the severity of the potential damage it can cause.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-24765
Severity: High (7.7 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage

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Product | Affected Versions

RobMarsh Image Shadow | n/a through 1.1.0

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the RobMarsh Image Shadow software that allows Path Traversal. An attacker, by sending a specifically crafted request, can trick the software into returning a file or executing a command from a restricted directory. This can potentially lead to unauthorized access, system compromise, or data leakage.

Conceptual Example Code

The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited.

GET /image?path=../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com

In this example, the attacker attempts to access the `/etc/passwd` file, which is a restricted directory. The `../../../` in the request allows the attacker to move up the directory tree, bypassing the normal restrictions.

Mitigation Guidance

To mitigate the CVE-2025-24765 vulnerability, users of the affected versions of RobMarsh Image Shadow are advised to apply the vendor-provided patch. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. These systems can be configured to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

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