Overview
The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-53208, is an authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability found in the software “Maya Business.” The flaw could potentially allow unauthorized users to access functionalities that are not properly constrained by Access Control Lists (ACLs), thereby potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. As such, the vulnerability poses a significant threat to any organization utilizing the affected versions of Maya Business.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-53208
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Maya Business | Through 1.2.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from a flaw in the authorization module of the Maya Business software. Specifically, the application fails to properly implement ACLs, leading to an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. This could potentially allow an attacker to manipulate keys under their control to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities and information.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:
POST /maya_business/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"user_controlled_key": "admin",
"other_payload": "..."
}In this example, the attacker manipulates the “user_controlled_key” to mimic an admin key, thereby bypassing the ACL checks and gaining unauthorized access.
Mitigation Guidance
Organizations are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch for this vulnerability as soon as it is available. In the meantime, the use of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) could serve as temporary mitigation techniques. Regular monitoring and updating of security systems is also recommended to prevent potential exploits.
