Overview
A critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-52836, has been identified in the E-Commerce ERP system provided by Unity Business Technology Pty Ltd. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.1.3. The concern arises from an incorrect privilege assignment within the system that permits privilege escalation, a situation that poses an enormous security risk to all businesses utilizing this software. Given the severity of the vulnerability, immediate action is recommended to prevent potential system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-52836
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Unity Business Technology The E-Commerce ERP | All versions through 2.1.1.3
How the Exploit Works
The CVE-2025-52836 vulnerability originates from an incorrect privilege assignment within the E-Commerce ERP system. An attacker with low-level privileges can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges within the system. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, system controls, or even complete system takeover.
Conceptual Example Code
An attacker might exploit this vulnerability using a scripted HTTP request like this:
POST /escalate/privileges HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "user_id": "target_user", "new_privilege_level": "admin" }This is a conceptual example and the actual exploit may vary based on the specific implementation of the ERP system.
Mitigation and Prevention Measures
To mitigate the risk of this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. However, these are not long-term solutions and will not fully address the underlying vulnerability. Always ensure to keep your systems up-to-date with the latest patches and updates.