Overview
CVE-2025-58294 is a medium-severity vulnerability discovered in a print module related to permission control. This flaw could allow an attacker to bypass intended security restrictions, potentially affecting the confidentiality of the service. This vulnerability was published on 2025-11-28 and has a CVSS score of 6.2.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user permissions within the print module. Specifically, the system fails to adequately verify if a user has the necessary privileges before allowing them to perform certain print-related actions. This can allow an attacker, possibly with lower-level permissions, to access or modify sensitive information or functions normally restricted to users with elevated privileges. The exact nature of the impacted print functions is outlined in the vendor advisory (see references).
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for CVE-2025-58294 is 6.2, classifying it as MEDIUM severity. While a full breakdown is not available without a base score vector, a typical CVSS 6.2 score indicates:
- Attack Vector: Likely network-based (AV:N) or adjacent network (AV:A)
- Attack Complexity: Medium (AC:M) – requires some specific conditions to be met, but not overly difficult to achieve.
- Privileges Required: Low (PR:L) – an attacker may need to possess some valid credentials but can exploit the flaw with minimal privileges.
- User Interaction: None (UI:N) – no user interaction is required for exploitation.
- Confidentiality Impact: Partial (C:P) – some sensitive information may be exposed.
- Integrity Impact: None (I:N) – the vulnerability does not directly allow the attacker to modify data.
- Availability Impact: None (A:N) – the vulnerability does not directly cause a denial-of-service condition.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-58294 could lead to the following:
- Confidentiality Breach: Unauthorized access to sensitive data being printed, such as financial records, personal information, or confidential documents.
- Privilege Escalation (Potential): Depending on the specific implementation of the print module, exploitation might be chained with other vulnerabilities for further privilege escalation.
- Information Disclosure: Sensitive configuration details related to the printing process might be exposed.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
The primary mitigation strategy is to apply the patch or update provided by the vendor. Please follow these steps:
- Identify Affected Systems: Determine which systems are using the vulnerable print module.
- Consult Vendor Advisory: Review the official vendor advisory for CVE-2025-58294 for detailed instructions on patching or upgrading.
- Apply the Patch: Download and install the provided patch or upgrade the affected software to the latest version.
- Verify Installation: After patching, verify that the vulnerability is resolved by running appropriate tests or following the vendor’s verification guidelines.
- Monitor for Anomalous Activity: Keep monitoring systems for any suspicious activity that might indicate attempted exploitation, even after patching.
References
- CVE-2025-58294: CVE Record (This will redirect to a CVE database when available)
- Vendor Security Bulletin: Huawei Security Bulletin
