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CVE-2025-34206: Critical Vulnerability in Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host and Application

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Overview

This blog post discusses the critical vulnerabilities identified in Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) Virtual Appliance Host and Application (VA and SaaS deployments). These vulnerabilities under the identifier CVE-2025-34206 pose a significant threat to organizations utilizing this software, as they could potentially lead to full system compromise or data leakage. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, understanding these vulnerabilities and their implications is crucial for IT professionals who aim to maintain robust security postures within their organizations.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-34206
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Full system compromise or data leakage

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Product | Affected Versions

Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host | All versions prior to the vendor patch
Vasion Print Application (VA and SaaS deployments) | All versions prior to the vendor patch

How the Exploit Works

The vulnerability stems from the overly-permissive filesystem permissions associated with Docker containers in Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host and Application. The software mounts host configuration and secret material under /var/www/efs_storage into numerous Docker containers. Consequently, files such as secrets.env, GPG-encrypted blobs in .secrets, MySQL client keys, and application session files become accessible from multiple containers.
If an attacker gains control over or access to any of these containers, they can read or modify these artifacts. This could lead to credential theft, Remote Code Execution (RCE) via Laravel APP_KEY, Portainer takeover, and ultimately a full compromise of the system.

Conceptual Example Code

This is a conceptual example of how an attacker might attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

# Command to list files in the Docker container
docker exec -it [container_id] ls /var/www/efs_storage
# Command to read sensitive files
docker exec -it [container_id] cat /var/www/efs_storage/secrets.env

In the above example, the attacker uses Docker commands to list and read sensitive files in the Docker container. This is a simplified representation and actual exploitation may involve more complex commands and manipulations.

Mitigation Guidance

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended that organizations apply the vendor’s patch immediately. If this is not immediately possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. However, these measures do not eliminate the vulnerability, and the patch should still be applied as soon as it becomes feasible.
Remember, staying vigilant and keeping systems up-to-date is an essential part of maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

Ameeba and its authors do not endorse or condone malicious behavior and are not responsible for misuse of the content. Always follow ethical hacking guidelines, responsible disclosure practices, and local laws.
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