{"id":59367,"date":"2025-07-14T04:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:00:07","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-09T02:35:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:35:50","slug":"cve-2025-45479-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-educoder-challenges-v1-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-45479-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-educoder-challenges-v1-0\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-45479: Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in EduCoder Challenges v1.0<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

In the realm of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are a common occurrence that can lead to severe consequences, such as system compromise and data leakage. One such vulnerability is the CVE-2025-45479, identified in EduCoder Challenges v1.0. This vulnerability is significant due to its high severity, which can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code<\/a> via injecting crafted content into a container. This vulnerability affects all industries that use EduCoder Challenges<\/a> v1.0 to create containers.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-45479
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

EduCoder Challenges | v1.0<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability lies within the security<\/a> mechanisms of EduCoder Challenges v1.0. The software does not adequately secure<\/a> the created containers. This oversight allows an attacker to inject<\/a> malicious content into a container, which can then be executed. The arbitrary code execution can lead to a complete system compromise or potential data leakage, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access<\/a> or control over the system.<\/p>\n

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

Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This could be a malicious payload being sent via<\/a> an HTTP request.<\/p>\n

POST \/create\/container HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable.eduCoder.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"container_content\": \"<script>malicious_code_here<\/script>\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, an attacker sends a POST request with a crafted JSON payload that includes malicious script code<\/a>. If this request is processed by the vulnerable endpoint, the malicious code will be executed, leading to arbitrary code<\/a> execution.<\/p>\n
Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users of EduCoder Challenges v1.0 are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. In case the patch is not immediately available or cannot be applied, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigations. These systems can help detect and block malicious traffic that attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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