CVE-2025-23049 in OrthoView
Summary
by MITRE • 06/23/2025
Meridian Technique Materialise OrthoView through 7.5.1 allows OS Command Injection when servlet sharing is enabled.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/23/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-23049 represents a critical operating system command injection flaw discovered in Meridian Technique Materialise OrthoView version 7.5.1 and earlier. This security weakness specifically manifests when the servlet sharing functionality is enabled within the application environment. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data passed to system commands, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the underlying host system. The vulnerability exists within the application's web interface components that process requests through servlet sharing mechanisms, which serve as entry points for potential attackers to exploit the command injection vulnerability.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability falls under CWE-77, which categorizes it as a command injection flaw. When servlet sharing is enabled, the application processes incoming requests through shared servlet components that may not adequately sanitize parameters before incorporating them into system command executions. Attackers can manipulate input fields or parameters that are directly passed to operating system commands without proper validation, allowing them to inject malicious commands that execute with the privileges of the application process. This typically occurs when user input is concatenated directly into command strings without appropriate escaping or filtering mechanisms. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it operates at the system command level, potentially enabling full system compromise depending on the privileges of the running application.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-23049 extends beyond simple data theft or service disruption, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive patient medical data. The vulnerability affects healthcare environments where Materialise OrthoView is deployed for medical imaging and orthopedic analysis, making it particularly dangerous in regulated healthcare settings. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain access to the underlying server, potentially accessing patient records, medical images, and other sensitive healthcare information. The attack surface is amplified when considering that the vulnerability requires only the activation of servlet sharing functionality, which may be enabled in various deployment scenarios. This could result in unauthorized access to medical databases, potential data breaches, and compromise of healthcare information systems that must comply with regulations such as HIPAA.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-23049 should focus on immediate remediation through patching the application to version 7.5.2 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should disable servlet sharing functionality if it is not strictly required for operations, as this eliminates the attack vector entirely. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and sanitization measures can help prevent command injection attacks even if other security controls fail. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit potential attack surface, while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect anomalous command execution patterns. The implementation of web application firewalls and security monitoring solutions can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their healthcare information systems to identify similar vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with healthcare security standards. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation in web applications and the critical need for maintaining up-to-date software versions in healthcare environments where patient safety and data protection are paramount.