CVE-2025-26936 in Fresh Framework Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/10/2025
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in NotFound Fresh Framework allows Code Injection. This issue affects Fresh Framework: from n/a through 1.70.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2025
The CVE-2025-26936 vulnerability represents a critical code injection flaw within the NotFound Fresh Framework, specifically classified as an improper control of code generation weakness. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-94 category of "Improper Control of Generation of Code" which encompasses situations where applications fail to properly validate or sanitize input that influences code generation processes. The flaw exists in the Fresh Framework version range from an unspecified starting point through version 1.70.0, indicating a potentially wide attack surface across multiple iterations of this web application framework.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the framework's code generation processes. When the framework processes user-supplied data or parameters that are intended to influence code execution, it fails to properly sanitize or validate these inputs before incorporating them into executable code segments. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary code that gets executed within the application context, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability operates at the intersection of input handling and code execution, making it particularly dangerous as it allows attackers to manipulate the very code generation mechanisms that should remain secure and controlled.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code injection, as it can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. Attackers could leverage this weakness to escalate privileges, access sensitive data, install backdoors, or perform other malicious activities that would otherwise require legitimate administrative access. The framework's role in generating code means that successful exploitation could affect multiple applications built on this platform, amplifying the potential damage. This vulnerability particularly threatens web applications that rely on dynamic code generation features, as it undermines the fundamental security assumptions of code isolation and execution control.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-26936 should prioritize immediate framework updates to versions beyond 1.70.0 where the code injection vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization measures at all points where user data influences code generation processes, following secure coding practices that align with the OWASP Top Ten security controls. Network segmentation and monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous code execution patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification under ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for "Command and Scripting Interpreter" highlights the need for robust process monitoring and execution controls. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security assessments of framework components can help prevent exploitation of this and similar vulnerabilities in the broader application ecosystem.