CVE-2025-41366 in IDF
Summary
by MITRE • 06/06/2025
In IDF v0.10.0-0C03-03 and ZLF v0.10.0-0C03-04, a configuration error has been detected in cross-origin resource sharing (CORS). Exploiting this vulnerability requires authenticating to the device and executing certain commands that can only be executed with permissions higher than the view permission.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-41366 represents a cross-origin resource sharing configuration flaw affecting specific versions of IDF and ZLF software components. This issue manifests within the CORS implementation where improper configuration allows for unauthorized access patterns that could potentially compromise the security boundaries of these systems. The vulnerability exists in IDF version 0.10.0-0C03-03 and ZLF version 0.10.0-0C03-04, indicating a targeted software release that contains flawed security controls.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires a specific privilege level that exceeds basic view permissions, suggesting that the attack vector is not available to casual users or unauthorized actors. This requirement for elevated permissions indicates that the vulnerability likely stems from improper access control implementation within the CORS framework rather than a simple configuration oversight. The authentication prerequisite means that attackers must first establish legitimate credentials before attempting to leverage this CORS misconfiguration, which complicates the attack scenario but does not eliminate the security risk.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability could enable malicious actors with appropriate privileges to bypass intended CORS restrictions and potentially access restricted resources across different origins. The implications extend beyond simple data exposure as CORS misconfigurations can facilitate more sophisticated attacks such as cross-site request forgery or data exfiltration attempts. The fact that the vulnerability requires authentication but not necessarily administrative privileges suggests that it could be exploited by compromised accounts or insider threats rather than external attackers gaining initial access.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with CWE-346, which addresses the lack of proper origin validation in CORS implementations. This weakness creates opportunities for attackers to manipulate resource access patterns and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionality. The attack surface is constrained by the permission requirements but remains significant within the context of authenticated threats. Organizations should consider this vulnerability in their risk assessment frameworks and evaluate whether their current access control measures adequately protect against privilege escalation scenarios that could lead to exploitation.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper CORS configuration with explicit origin validation and ensuring that access controls are properly enforced even for authenticated users. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar configuration errors in other components. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining strict security boundaries even within authenticated sessions and demonstrates the critical nature of proper CORS implementation in preventing cross-origin attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing additional monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect anomalous access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.