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.comIn 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.
