Overview
CVE-2025-44022 is a serious security vulnerability identified in vvveb CMS v.1.0.6, a widely used content management system. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Plugin mechanism, potentially compromising the entire system or resulting in data leakage. Given the widespread use of vvveb CMS, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to countless websites and platforms, emphasizing the urgency of understanding and addressing the issue.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-44022
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
vvveb CMS | v.1.0.6
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the Plugin mechanism of vvveb CMS v.1.0.6. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the Plugin mechanism. The vulnerability does not require any special privileges or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous. Once the malicious request is processed, the attacker can execute arbitrary code in the system context. This could potentially lead to a complete system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. This pseudocode represents a malicious HTTP request sent to a vulnerable Plugin endpoint:
POST /plugin/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "execute: 'rm -rf /'" }In this example, the malicious payload is a command to delete all files from the system. If the payload is executed, it would cause catastrophic damage to the target system.
Mitigation Guidance
Users of vvveb CMS v.1.0.6 are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) could be used to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Regularly updating and patching your systems, as well as monitoring for any unusual network activity, can also help mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2025-44022.