Overview
The CVE-2025-45242 vulnerability targets the Rhymix v2.1.22 content management system. It allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files, which can potentially compromise the system or lead to data leakage. This vulnerability is particularly concerning because of the high CVSS severity score and the potential impact on systems running the affected software.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-45242
Severity: High (7.7 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Arbitrary file deletion leading to system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Rhymix | v2.1.22
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability is exploited through the procFileAdminEditImage method in /file/file.admin.controller.php of Rhymix v2.1.22. An attacker can send a crafted request that triggers the deletion of arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to a disruption of services, data leakage, or even a full system compromise if system files are deleted.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:
POST /file/file.admin.controller.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"method": "procFileAdminEditImage",
"target_file": "/path/to/important/file"
}In this example, the “target_file” would be replaced with the path to an actual file the attacker wishes to delete.
Mitigation
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch. As a temporary measure, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. However, these measures should not be considered a long-term solution, and patching the software is strongly advised.
