Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2025-32671 has been detected in the software John Weissberg Print Science Designer, affecting versions up to 1.3.155. This security flaw, classified as a ‘Path Traversal’ vulnerability, can lead to a significant compromise of system security or potential data leakage, making it a notable concern for users of the affected software.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32671
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
John Weissberg Print Science Designer | Up to 1.3.155
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory in John Weissberg Print Science Designer. This allows a malicious user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or even execute arbitrary code by manipulating the file path input, potentially causing a path traversal.
Conceptual Example Code
An example of how this vulnerability might be exploited could be a malicious HTTP request sent to the affected server. The attacker could manipulate the file path in the request to access sensitive data or execute arbitrary code. The example below is a conceptual representation and may not represent an actual exploit.
GET /file?filename=../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comIn the above request, the attacker is attempting to access the “/etc/passwd” file, which is typically restricted and contains sensitive information. This is done by using a series of “../” to traverse up the directory tree.
Recommended Mitigation
To prevent an exploit of this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the patch provided by the vendor as soon as possible. In the interim, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) may serve as a temporary mitigation. Regularly updating and patching software is crucial in preventing the exploitation of such vulnerabilities.
