Overview
In this blog post, we’ll be discussing a critical vulnerability found in Aikaan IoT management platform v3.25.0325-5-g2e9c59796, identified by the Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVE) ID CVE-2025-52352. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication and gain access to the system, resulting in potential system compromise or data leakage. This issue affects all organizations that are using the mentioned version of Aikaan IoT management platform and is especially concerning due to its high severity score, which indicates the significant potential for damage if exploited.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-52352
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, Data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Aikaan IoT Management Platform | v3.25.0325-5-g2e9c59796
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies in the sign-up API endpoint of the Aikaan IoT management platform. Although a configuration option is provided to disable user sign-up in the admin portal, the corresponding sign-up API endpoint remains publicly accessible. An unauthenticated user can exploit this loophole by directly interacting with the API to create a new account, even when the sign-up feature is turned off. This allows the attacker to bypass the intended access controls and gain unauthorized access to the admin portal.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This example simulates a HTTP POST request to the sign-up API endpoint:
POST /api/v1/signup HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-iot-platform.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"username": "attacker",
"password": "password123",
"email": "attacker@example.com"
}In this example, the attacker sends a registration request to the sign-up API endpoint, creating a new account with the credentials provided. This allows the attacker to bypass the intended access controls and gain unauthorized access to the system.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the meantime, a web application firewall (WAF) or intrusion detection system (IDS) can be used as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can monitor and block suspicious activities, reducing the risk of an attack.