Overview
CVE-2025-57625 is a serious security vulnerability that affects CYRISMA Sensor for Windows (versions prior to 444). The vulnerability could allow a low-privileged user to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. This can lead to significant system compromise or data leakage. Given the pervasiveness of CYRISMA Sensor in many cybersecurity frameworks, this vulnerability’s potential impact is amplified and warrants immediate attention.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-57625
Severity: Critical (8.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
CYRISMA Sensor for Windows | Before 444
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of insecure folder and file permissions in CYRISMA Sensor for Windows. More specifically, the vulnerability exists because the application allows low-privileged users to replace ‘DataSpotliteAgent.exe’ or any other binaries invoked by the Cyrisma_Agent service when it starts. By replacing these binaries, an attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges (NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM), leading to potential system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Given the nature of this vulnerability, the attack would likely be carried out locally on the system, and thus, a specific HTTP request does not apply. However, the below pseudocode provides a conceptual example of how the exploit might be carried out:
# Assume the attacker has low-level access to the system
$ cd /path/to/CYRISMA/Agent/Binaries
$ cp /path/to/malicious/binary DataSpotliteAgent.exe
# Next time the Cyrisma_Agent service restarts, it will execute the malicious binaryIt’s important to note that this is a simplified example. In practice, exploiting this vulnerability would require more detailed knowledge of the CYRISMA Sensor and its operating environment.
Mitigation Guidance
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor’s patch. For those who cannot immediately apply the patch, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) may serve as temporary mitigation. However, these are not long-term solutions, and users should apply the patch as soon as feasible.
