Overview
The CVE-2025-52824 is a critical security vulnerability identified in the Mobile DJ Manager software. This vulnerability arises from a missing authorization component, which allows potential attackers to exploit the system by manipulating its incorrectly configured access control security levels. As a result, this could lead to a serious potential system compromise or data leakage. Given the widespread usage of Mobile DJ Manager, this vulnerability is a significant threat to numerous systems and networks worldwide that rely on this software for their operations.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-52824
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Mobile DJ Manager | up to and including 1.7.6
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the ‘Missing Authorization’ vulnerability in Mobile DJ Manager. An attacker can bypass the access controls due to their incorrect configuration. This allows the attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or even take control of the system. Typically, such a flaw occurs when the access control mechanisms do not properly manage and enforce the levels of access to different users, resulting in the system being open to unauthorized access.
Conceptual Example Code
An attacker might manipulate the system by sending a malicious HTTP request similar to the following:
POST /unauthorized_access/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "{ 'user_role':'admin' }" }In this example, the attacker is attempting to gain admin access by injecting a malicious payload that modifies the user_role attribute.
Mitigation
The best course of action to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-released patch. In case the patch is not available or cannot be applied immediately, deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can help by detecting and blocking malicious activity, offering a level of protection against the exploitation of this vulnerability.
It is crucial for organizations to ensure their systems are regularly updated and that all security patches are applied as soon as they become available. This vulnerability serves as a reminder that maintaining up-to-date security measures is a critical aspect of protecting against potential cyber threats.