Overview
In the realm of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are an inevitable entity, and their severity can range from negligible to critical. This post will delve into the details of a recent critical vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-2410, which affects several ASPECT products. This vulnerability has a broad impact, posing a significant threat to organizations using ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS Series, and MATRIX Series up to version 3.08.03. The vulnerability is particularly concerning due to its potential for system compromise or data leakage, underlining the importance of immediate action for mitigation.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-2410
Severity: Critical (9.1 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High (Administrator credentials)
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
ASPECT-Enterprise | Up to 3.08.03
NEXUS Series | Up to 3.08.03
MATRIX Series | Up to 3.08.03
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability CVE-2025-2410 exploits port manipulation within ASPECT’s software. The issue lies in the software enabling attackers to control TCP/IP port access if they can compromise session administrator credentials. This manipulation could potentially grant them unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over the system, leading to severe implications concerning data security and integrity.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited, using a Shell command:
# Attacker obtains admin credentials (via phishing, brute force, etc.)
export ADMIN_USER='admin'
export ADMIN_PASS='compromised_password'
# Attacker manipulates TCP/IP port
curl -u $ADMIN_USER:$ADMIN_PASS -X POST -d '{
"command": "open_port",
"port": 8080,
"access": "all"
}' 'http://target.example.com/api/port_control'In this example, the attacker uses the compromised admin credentials to send a POST request to the target system’s port control API, instructing it to open port 8080 to all traffic. This unauthorized access can lead to a potential system compromise or data leakage.