Overview
This report details a significant security vulnerability identified in Vasion Print’s Virtual Appliance Host and Application. The vulnerability, assigned CVE-2025-34200, potentially affects any organization utilizing these products, particularly those with SaaS deployments. The vulnerability is critical as it could potentially lead to a system compromise or data leakage due to the exposure of clear-text network account credentials.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-34200
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.8)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host | All versions prior to patch
Vasion Print Application (SaaS deployments) | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from the storage of network account credentials in clear-text within /etc/issue. This file is world-readable by default, allowing any attacker with local shell access to read the file and obtain the network account username and password. With these credentials, an attacker can change network parameters through the appliance interface, leading to local misconfiguration, network disruption, or further escalation depending on the deployment.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual shell command that demonstrates how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:
# Gain shell access to the local system
$ ssh user@target.system.com
# Use the cat command to read the /etc/issue file
$ cat /etc/issueThe output of this command would reveal the network account username and password stored in plain text, providing the attacker with the necessary credentials to alter network parameters and potentially escalate their privileges.
