CVE-2025-27646 in Virtual Appliance Host
Summary
by MITRE • 03/05/2025
Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.913 Application 20.0.2253 allows Edit User Account Exposure V-2024-001.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-27646 affects Vasion Print software previously known as PrinterLogic, specifically targeting versions prior to Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.913 and Application 20.0.2253. This issue represents a critical access control flaw that permits unauthorized modification of user account permissions and settings. The vulnerability manifests within the virtual appliance hosting environment where administrative functions are exposed without proper authentication or authorization checks, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on this print management solution.
The technical implementation flaw stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient privilege enforcement mechanisms within the user account management interface. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate user permissions, potentially escalating privileges or modifying account settings without proper credentials. This exposure directly violates fundamental security principles of least privilege and proper access control enforcement, as outlined in CWE-284 Access Control. The vulnerability creates a path for attackers to gain unauthorized access to user account modification capabilities, which could lead to complete compromise of the print management infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple account manipulation, as it enables attackers to potentially establish persistent access points within the network infrastructure. Organizations using affected versions of Vasion Print may experience unauthorized changes to user permissions, creation of malicious user accounts, or disruption of legitimate print services. This vulnerability particularly affects enterprise environments where print management systems serve as critical infrastructure components for business operations. The exposure of user account modification functions without proper authentication creates an attack surface that aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts, where adversaries establish persistence through legitimate credentials.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate deployment of the vendor-provided security patches for Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.913 and Application 20.0.2253. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to isolate the affected print management systems from critical network segments, enforce strict access controls on administrative interfaces, and conduct comprehensive security audits of user account configurations. Additional defensive measures include implementing network monitoring for suspicious account modification activities, enabling detailed logging of administrative actions, and establishing regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar access control weaknesses. The remediation process should also include reviewing and strengthening authentication mechanisms, as this vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper privilege enforcement in enterprise security infrastructure.