CVE-2025-30874 in Specific Content for Mobile Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Jose Specific Content For Mobile allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Specific Content For Mobile: from n/a through 0.5.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30874 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Jose Specific Content For Mobile software ecosystem. This security weakness stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive content or functionality. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions ranging from n/a through 0.5.3 of the Specific Content For Mobile platform, indicating a widespread issue that affects multiple iterations of the software. The root cause of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems, making it a fundamental access control failure that undermines the security posture of the affected applications.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows malicious actors to exploit the improperly configured access control mechanisms by bypassing the intended authorization checks that should prevent unauthorized access to protected resources. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain access to content or functionalities that should only be available to authorized users, potentially leading to data exposure, privilege escalation, or unauthorized modifications to system components. The vulnerability manifests when the system fails to properly authenticate and authorize user requests, creating a path for unauthorized access that directly violates the principle of least privilege and proper access control enforcement. This weakness creates an attack surface that aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and legitimate credentials for unauthorized access.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-30874 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially enabling more sophisticated attacks such as privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or system compromise. Organizations utilizing affected versions of Specific Content For Mobile may experience unauthorized access to sensitive content, user data breaches, or potential system infiltration that could lead to broader security incidents. The vulnerability's presence across multiple versions suggests that the underlying access control implementation may have systemic flaws rather than isolated incidents, making the remediation effort more comprehensive. Security teams must consider the potential for this vulnerability to serve as a stepping stone for additional attacks, particularly in environments where the affected software integrates with other systems or services.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-30874 should prioritize immediate version upgrades to the latest stable release that addresses the authorization configuration issues. Organizations must conduct thorough security assessments of their current access control implementations to identify similar vulnerabilities within their broader infrastructure, as the flawed configuration pattern may exist elsewhere. The implementation of proper input validation, robust authentication mechanisms, and comprehensive access control policies should be prioritized alongside the software update process. Security controls should include monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and implementing multi-factor authentication where possible. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar authorization flaws that may exist within the organization's software ecosystem, ensuring compliance with security standards such as those defined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001.