{"id":78655,"date":"2025-09-27T21:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T21:37:16","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T01:28:05","slug":"cve-2025-57439-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-creacast-creabox-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-57439-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-creacast-creabox-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-57439: Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Creacast Creabox Manager<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

CVE-2025-57439 is a significant cybersecurity vulnerability that pertains to the Creacast Creabox Manager, version 4.4.4. This system vulnerability poses a grave threat due to its potential for enabling an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Lua code remotely, leading to full system compromise. Given the severity and impact of this vulnerability<\/a>, it is crucial for system administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and users of Creacast Creabox Manager to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to mitigate the risk.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-57439
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 8.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: User
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Full system compromise, including reverse shell execution or arbitrary<\/a> command execution<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Creacast Creabox Manager | 4.4.4<\/p>\n

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

The exploit takes advantage of the vulnerability in the `edit.php` endpoint of the Creacast Creabox Manager<\/a>. An authenticated attacker can inject malicious Lua code<\/a> into the system configuration through this endpoint. Once the code is injected<\/a>, it is executed on the server, giving the attacker control over the system. This control can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions, including launching a reverse shell or executing arbitrary commands<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited in a HTTP<\/a> request:<\/p>\n

POST \/edit.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nAuthorization: Bearer {user_session_token}\nconfig={ \"section\": \"system\", \"option\": \"command\", \"value\": \"{malicious_lua_code}\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this conceptual example, `{user_session_token}` is the authenticated user’s session token and `{malicious_lua_code}` is the arbitrary Lua code<\/a> that the attacker wishes to inject into the system configuration.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Remediation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The best line of defense against this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-supplied patch. This patch should rectify the vulnerability within the `edit.php` endpoint and prevent the execution<\/a> of arbitrary Lua code.
\nFor those who are unable to immediately apply the patch, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation measures. These systems can potentially detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>. However, they are not a long-term solution and the vendor’s patch should be applied as soon as feasible.
\nIt is vital that system administrators and users take these steps to protect their systems from this critical vulnerability<\/a>. Failure to do so can lead to severe consequences, including total system compromise and potential data<\/a> leakage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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