{"id":36833,"date":"2025-05-10T06:01:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T06:01:09","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-24T17:55:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T17:55:30","slug":"cve-2025-45238-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-foxcms-v1-2-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-45238-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-foxcms-v1-2-5\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-45238: Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in foxcms v1.2.5<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The cybersecurity realm has once again seen the emergence of a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-45238. This vulnerability resides in foxcms v1.2.5, a popular content management system utilized by numerous applications. The vulnerability is due<\/a> to the software containing an arbitrary file deletion flaw via the delRestoreSerie method. This vulnerability is a severe risk that can potentially allow<\/a> attackers to compromise systems or leak sensitive data. Therefore, it is crucial for organizations to understand the threat and take appropriate measures to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-45238
\nSeverity: Critical (9.1)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, potential data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

foxcms | v1.2.5<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability is rooted in the arbitrary file deletion<\/a> flaw within the delRestoreSerie method of foxcms v1.2.5. It allows attackers to delete any file<\/a> on the server without proper authorization. Attackers can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted requests to the vulnerable<\/a> method. If the request is processed, the specified file can be deleted, which could potentially disrupt system operations or even lead to full system compromise if critical<\/a> system files are deleted.<\/p>\n

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

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>. This is a HTTP request that sends a malicious payload to the vulnerable<\/a> endpoint.<\/p>\n

POST \/delRestoreSerie HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n\"filename\": \"\/etc\/passwd\"\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker is trying to delete the “\/etc\/passwd” file, which is a crucial file in Unix-like operating systems<\/a> that contains user account information.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users of foxcms<\/a> v1.2.5 are advised to immediately apply the vendor-supplied patch to fix this vulnerability. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation. These tools can block or alert on attempts to exploit the vulnerability<\/a>. However, this should not be seen as a long-term fix, and patching the software should be done as soon as possible to ensure the highest level of security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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