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CVE-2025-48957: Path Traversal Vulnerability in AstrBot LLM Chatbot

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Overview

The vulnerability, CVE-2025-48957, refers to a path traversal issue found in the AstrBot language model chatbot and its associated development framework. This vulnerability affects versions 3.4.4 through 3.5.12 and poses a significant risk to users due to the potential disclosure of sensitive information such as API keys, account passwords, and other confidential data.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-48957
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Information disclosure leading to potential system compromise or data leakage

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Product | Affected Versions

AstrBot LLM Chatbot | 3.4.4 to 3.5.12

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of a path traversal vulnerability in AstrBot’s development framework. An attacker can manipulate file paths to access files that should be out of reach, leading to the disclosure of sensitive information. This information can include API keys for LLM providers, account passwords, and other sensitive data that can be used to compromise the system or lead to data breaches.

Conceptual Example Code

Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a malicious file path in the request:

GET /dashboard/../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json

In this example, the attacker is attempting to access the `/etc/passwd` file, which is typically restricted from public access. This file could contain sensitive information that could be exploited for further attacks.

Mitigation

Users are advised to upgrade to version v3.5.13 or later where the issue has been addressed. In the meantime, users can edit the `cmd_config.json` file to disable the dashboard feature as a temporary workaround. Employing a WAF/IDS could also provide temporary mitigation against this vulnerability. However, it is highly recommended to apply the vendor patch for a complete resolution.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

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