Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is fraught with vulnerabilities that can potentially compromise the integrity of systems, resulting in massive data breaches and unauthorized access. One such vulnerability has been identified in DELUCKS SEO, a renowned search engine optimization tool, with the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures identifier CVE-2025-48165. This vulnerability is of particular concern due to its ability to allow privilege escalation, potentially granting unauthorized users elevated access rights within the system.
The incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability is not a trivial issue – it affects all versions of DELUCKS SEO up to 2.6.0. It is crucial for businesses and individual users of this SEO tool to understand the implications of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate its potential effects.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48165
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS Severity Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
DELUCKS SEO | n/a through 2.6.0
How the Exploit Works
The incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in DELUCKS SEO primarily functions by allowing users with lower-level privileges to gain elevated access rights. This can occur due to improper control mechanisms in the software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges, which could potentially lead to unauthorized actions such as modifying system configurations, accessing sensitive information, or even taking control of the system.
Conceptual Example Code
To illustrate how this vulnerability might be exploited, consider the following conceptual example, where an HTTP request to a vulnerable endpoint is made with a malicious payload:
POST /vulnerable/privilegeescalation HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "user_role": "admin" }In this example, the attacker is essentially manipulating the user role by setting it to “admin”, thereby escalating their privileges. The payload is hypothetical and simplified; the real-world exploit would likely involve more complex manipulations and obfuscations to bypass security checks and controls.
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the interim, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Regularly updating and patching software is critical in the fight against cybersecurity threats and should be a key component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy.