Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it is not uncommon to encounter a variety of vulnerabilities that can expose systems to potential threats. The CVE-2025-48164, a recently discovered vulnerability, falls into this category. This vulnerability pertains to Brainstorm Force SureDash, a popular software application, and it involves an Incorrect Privilege Assignment that could potentially allow Privilege Escalation. This is a critical issue that affects versions of SureDash up to 1.0.3. As SureDash is widely used, this vulnerability could have significant implications for many users and systems.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48164
Severity: High (CVSS: 8.8)
Attack Vector: Local Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
SureDash | up to 1.0.3
How the Exploit Works
The CVE-2025-48164 exploit works by taking advantage of an incorrect privilege assignment within SureDash. An attacker with low-level access rights can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges within the system. This privilege escalation can allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or to execute commands on the system that should be beyond their access level.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
# Attacker has low-level access
$ whoami
low_priv_user
# Exploit the vulnerability to escalate privileges
$ exploit CVE-2025-48164
Exploiting...
# Now the attacker has escalated to root
$ whoami
rootPlease note that this is a conceptual representation of how an attacker might exploit the vulnerability, not an exact method.
Mitigation Guidance
Users of SureDash are strongly advised to apply the latest patch provided by Brainstorm Force to address this vulnerability. In cases where immediate patching is not possible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. However, these should not be considered long-term solutions. Regular patching and system updates remain the most effective defense against such vulnerabilities.