CVE-2025-52164: Agorum Core Open Plaintext Credential Vulnerability

Overview

The vulnerability in question, CVE-2025-52164, exists within two versions of Software GmbH’s Agorum core open v11.9.2 & v11.10.1. This vulnerability is particularly severe due to the software’s insecure storage of users’ credentials. Instead of encrypting the credentials, it stores them in plaintext, thereby exposing them to potential malicious users who manage to gain access to this data. This vulnerability is of particular concern to organizations that use these versions of Agorum core open, as it could lead to significant breaches of security and privacy.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-52164
Severity: High (8.2 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage.

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

Agorum core open | v11.9.2
Agorum core open | v11.10.1

How the Exploit Works

The exploitation of this vulnerability stems from the software’s insecure method of storing user credentials. Specifically, instead of encrypting these details, it stores them in plaintext. A malicious actor who gains access to the database or any area where these credentials are stored can read and misuse them directly, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or the overall system.

Conceptual Example Code

Here is a conceptual example of how a malicious actor might attempt to exploit this vulnerability:

GET /api/credentials HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-agorum.example.com
Content-Type: application/json

The above HTTP request attempts to access the endpoint where the plaintext credentials are stored. If the attacker has already compromised the system to a degree that allows them to send such requests, they could retrieve these credentials and use them for further malicious activities.

Mitigation and Patching

The primary mitigation strategy for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch. Software GmbH has released patches for both affected versions of Agorum core open. Organizations using these software versions should apply these patches immediately to protect their systems.
In cases where applying the patch is not immediately possible, organizations can use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation strategy. This can help prevent unauthorized access to the vulnerable endpoint until the patch can be applied. However, this should not be seen as a long-term solution, as it does not address the root cause of the vulnerability.