{"id":34352,"date":"2025-05-03T22:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T22:56:48","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-07T05:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T11:19:54","slug":"cve-2025-46661-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-ipw-systems-metazo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46661-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-ipw-systems-metazo\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-46661: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IPW Systems Metazo<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2025-46661 is a severe vulnerability found in IPW Systems Metazo versions up to 8.1.3. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) flaw in smartyValidator.php. This vulnerability is particularly alarming because it can potentially lead to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage. It impacts all users of IPW Systems<\/a> Metazo who have not updated their software to the latest version.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-46661
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 10.0)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

IPW Systems Metazo | Up to and including 8.1.3<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of an SSTI flaw<\/a> in smartyValidator.php. The vulnerability allows the attacker to inject<\/a> malicious template expressions, which are subsequently executed by the server. As there is no requirement for authentication, a remote attacker can potentially take over the system or cause data<\/a> leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

A potential exploitation of this vulnerability<\/a> might look like this:<\/p>\n

POST \/smartyValidator.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/text\n{ \"template\": \"{{ malicious_payload }}\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the above example, the attacker sends a POST request<\/a> with a malicious template expression. The server then processes this template, leading to Remote Code Execution<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n
The best way to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the patch provided by the vendor. All instances of IPW Systems Metazo should be upgraded immediately to the latest version<\/a>, which contains the necessary security patches. In situations where an immediate upgrade is not possible, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation by blocking or alerting on suspicious activity. However, these measures are not a replacement for patching the vulnerable<\/a> software.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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