CVE-2025-1501 in CMC
Summary
by MITRE • 08/26/2025
An access control vulnerability was discovered in the Request Trace and Download Trace functionalities of CMC before 25.1.0 due to a specific access restriction not being properly enforced for users with limited privileges. An authenticated user with limited privileges can request and download trace files due to improper access restrictions, potentially exposing unauthorized network data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical access control flaw in the CMC (Central Management Console) system affecting versions prior to 25.1.0. The issue manifests within the Request Trace and Download Trace functionalities where proper authorization checks fail to validate user privileges before allowing trace file operations. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control enforcement mechanisms that should have prevented users with limited privileges from accessing sensitive system trace data. This represents a classic privilege escalation vector where unauthorized users can bypass intended security boundaries through flawed access restriction implementation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an authenticated user with restricted permissions attempts to access trace files through the designated functionality. The system fails to properly verify whether the requesting user possesses adequate privileges to access the requested trace data, allowing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive network information. This flaw operates at the application level and demonstrates poor security by design principles where access control decisions are not consistently enforced across all system functions. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285 which addresses improper authorization in software systems and represents a failure to implement proper access control checks in the application's security architecture.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, potentially enabling attackers to gather detailed network information, system configurations, and operational data that could inform subsequent attacks. Trace files often contain sensitive information including network topology details, system performance metrics, and potentially credential information or communication patterns that could be leveraged for further exploitation. An attacker could use this information to map network structures, identify vulnerable services, or understand system behavior patterns that would aid in planning more sophisticated attacks. This vulnerability could be particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where trace files might contain proprietary information or system-level details that should remain restricted to authorized personnel only.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to CMC version 25.1.0 or later where the access control restrictions have been properly enforced. System administrators should also review existing user privilege assignments to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to trace functionality. Additional monitoring should be implemented to detect unusual trace file access patterns and potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies where multiple layers of access control are enforced throughout the application. Security teams should also consider implementing role-based access controls that strictly limit trace file access to only those users who require such information for legitimate operational purposes. This vulnerability underscores the necessity of proper access control testing and validation during security assessments to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive system information.