Overview
A newly discovered vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-45609, poses a significant threat to users of the kob latest v1.0.0-SNAPSHOT. The vulnerability stems from incorrect access control in the doFilter function. If exploited, it could allow attackers to access sensitive information by using a crafted payload. Given the potential for system compromise or data leakage, it is crucial that this vulnerability is understood and addressed promptly.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-45609
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
kob | v1.0.0-SNAPSHOT
How the Exploit Works
The CVE-2025-45609 vulnerability lies in the doFilter function of the kob latest v1.0.0-SNAPSHOT. Incorrect access control in this function allows an attacker to craft a payload that can bypass the existing security measures. Consequently, the attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or potentially compromise the system.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how an HTTP request exploiting this vulnerability might look like:
POST /doFilter HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "crafted_payload": "..." }
In this example, the “crafted_payload” is designed to bypass the doFilter function’s access control, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Mitigation Guidance
The most effective way to address this vulnerability is by applying the vendor-supplied patch. If this is not immediately feasible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. It is also recommended to keep a close eye on network traffic for any unusual activity or attempted exploits.

