Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2025-47558 relates to a missing authorization flaw in the RomanCode MapSVG software. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to functionalities not effectively constrained by Access Control Lists (ACL). Essentially, the issue exposes the system to potential compromise or data leakage, impacting versions up to 8.5.31 of MapSVG.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47558
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Unauthorized access leading to potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
RomanCode MapSVG | Up to 8.5.31
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the missing authorization in RomanCode MapSVG’s ACL. The attacker, with no required privileges or user interaction, can send a specially crafted request to gain unauthorized access to functionalities. This exposes the system to potential compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
A potential malicious request could look like this:
POST /mapsvg/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "unauthorized_access_request" }This request would exploit the missing authorization vulnerability, giving the attacker access to functionalities not properly constrained by ACLs.
Mitigation Guidance
Users are advised to apply the vendor patch to fix this vulnerability as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary mitigation. Regularly updating and patching software is crucial to maintaining robust cybersecurity.
