{"id":46284,"date":"2025-05-30T14:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:28:37","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-30T04:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:39:07","slug":"cve-2025-47539-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-themewinter-eventin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47539-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-themewinter-eventin\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-47539: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Themewinter Eventin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

This blog post will take a deep dive into CVE-2025-47539, a critical vulnerability discovered in the Themewinter Eventin software. Classified as an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability, this flaw can potentially lead to an escalation of privileges, granting attackers unauthorized access to systems or data. This vulnerability is of significant importance due<\/a> to its high CVSS score, indicating the severity and potential impact of this threat.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-47539
\nSeverity: Critical (9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Themewinter Eventin | Up to 4.0.26<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability resides in the Incorrect Privilege<\/a> Assignment within Themewinter Eventin. An attacker with low-level privileges can exploit<\/a> this flaw by manipulating certain parameters or functions within the software. This could potentially allow the attacker to escalate their privileges<\/a>, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or enabling them to compromise the entire system.<\/p>\n

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

Below is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>. Please note that this is a hypothetical scenario meant to illustrate the nature of the vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

POST \/privilegeescalation HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"user_role\": \"admin\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, an attacker sends a POST request<\/a> with a manipulated ‘user_role’ parameter, tricking the system into granting them admin rights. This is a simplified representation and actual exploitation would likely involve more complex actions and specific knowledge about the system.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are highly recommended to apply the patch provided by the vendor as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a temporary mitigation measure would be to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and prevent potential exploits of this vulnerability<\/a>. Additionally, restricting access to sensitive<\/a> system functions and regularly monitoring system logs can also help in detecting any unusual or unauthorized activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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