{"id":54013,"date":"2025-06-22T10:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T10:15:28","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-07T05:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T11:27:14","slug":"cve-2025-39475-path-traversal-vulnerability-leading-to-php-local-file-inclusion-in-frenify-arlo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-39475-path-traversal-vulnerability-leading-to-php-local-file-inclusion-in-frenify-arlo\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-39475: Path Traversal Vulnerability Leading to PHP Local File Inclusion in Frenify Arlo<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

CVE-2025-39475 is a critical vulnerability that affects Frenify Arlo, a widely used software system. This vulnerability involves a Path Traversal issue that allows for PHP Local File Inclusion, creating an avenue for potential malicious activities such as data leakage and system compromise. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to all users of Frenify<\/a> Arlo from all versions up to and including 6.0.3. The widespread use of Arlo and the severity of potential impacts make this vulnerability<\/a> a top-tier cybersecurity concern.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-39475
\nSeverity: High (CVSS score: 8.1)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Frenify Arlo | Up to and including 6.0.3<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability involves a Path Traversal issue that allows PHP Local File<\/a> Inclusion. This means that an attacker can manipulate variables that reference files with a ‘dot-dot-slash’ (..\/) sequence, causing the software to access files<\/a> or directories that are outside the restricted directory. This issue is particularly dangerous due to the ability to include PHP files<\/a> from any location, which can lead to remote code execution and potential system compromise.<\/p>\n

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

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker may send a malicious HTTP request<\/a> similar to the following:<\/p>\n

GET \/path-to-vulnerable-endpoint\/?file=..\/..\/etc\/passwd HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable-website.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker manipulates the ‘file’ parameter to traverse up the directory<\/a> tree and include the \/etc\/passwd file. This file contains sensitive information that forms<\/a> the basis for user identity verification on UNIX-like operating systems.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Given the potential for system<\/a> compromise or data leakage, it is recommended that users of Frenify Arlo update their software to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched. If updating is not immediately possible, users can use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary measure to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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