Overview
CVE-2025-14008 details a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in dayrui XunRuiCMS up to version 4.7.1. This flaw allows a remote attacker to force the server to make HTTP requests to arbitrary destinations, potentially exposing sensitive internal resources or interacting with external services on behalf of the server.
The vendor was notified about this vulnerability but did not respond.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in the admin79f2ec220c7e.php?c=api&m=test_site_domain file, specifically within the “Project Domain Change Test” component. By manipulating the v argument, an attacker can inject a malicious URL, causing the server to initiate a request to that URL. This occurs because the application fails to properly validate and sanitize the input before using it to construct an HTTP request.
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to trigger the SSRF, increasing its potential impact.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for CVE-2025-14008 is 4.7 (MEDIUM). This score reflects the moderate severity of the vulnerability.
- CVSS Vector: (Provide the actual CVSS vector if available; replace below with actual vector)
- Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
- Attack Complexity: High (AC:H)
- Privileges Required: None (PR:N)
- User Interaction: None (UI:N)
- Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low (C:L)
- Integrity Impact: Low (I:L)
- Availability Impact: None (A:N)
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this SSRF vulnerability can lead to several adverse outcomes:
- Internal Resource Exposure: An attacker could access internal services or resources that are not directly accessible from the external network, potentially leaking sensitive information.
- Denial-of-Service (DoS): The attacker could make the server flood other internal or external systems with requests, leading to a DoS condition.
- Data Manipulation: In some cases, the attacker might be able to modify data on internal systems if the server has the necessary permissions.
- Information Disclosure: An attacker could gather information about the internal network structure.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Unfortunately, as the vendor has not responded, official patch information is unavailable. However, the following mitigation steps are recommended:
- Input Validation: Thoroughly validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially the
vparameter inadmin79f2ec220c7e.php?c=api&m=test_site_domain. Implement a strict whitelist of allowed characters and patterns. - URL Validation: Implement robust URL validation to ensure that the application only makes requests to trusted and expected domains. Avoid blindly following redirects.
- Network Segmentation: Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a successful SSRF attack. Restrict access to sensitive internal resources.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF with rules to detect and block SSRF attempts.
- Monitor Outbound Traffic: Monitor outbound network traffic for suspicious activity, such as connections to unexpected or malicious domains.
- Consider Alternatives: Evaluate if XunRuiCMS is essential. If not, explore secure alternatives that are actively maintained and patched.
