CVE-2025-43700 in OmniStudio
Summary
by MITRE • 06/10/2025
Improper Preservation of Permissions vulnerability in Salesforce OmniStudio (FlexCards) allows exposure of encrypted data.
This impacts OmniStudio versions prior to Spring 2025.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/10/2025
The CVE-2025-43700 vulnerability represents a critical improper preservation of permissions flaw within Salesforce OmniStudio FlexCards functionality, specifically affecting versions prior to Spring 2025. This vulnerability stems from inadequate handling of access controls and permission validation mechanisms within the FlexCards component architecture, creating potential pathways for unauthorized data exposure. The flaw manifests when the system fails to properly maintain or enforce the original permission settings associated with encrypted data elements, allowing attackers to potentially access sensitive information that should remain restricted to authorized users only. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-284, which specifically addresses improper access control and inadequate permission handling within software systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the fundamental weakness in OmniStudio's permission preservation logic during data processing and display operations. When FlexCards components render or process encrypted data, the system does not maintain proper validation of user permissions throughout the entire data lifecycle. This creates a scenario where encrypted data elements that should be protected by specific access controls can be exposed through manipulated component interactions or bypassed permission checks. The flaw essentially allows for a privilege escalation attack vector where unauthorized users can gain access to data that should be restricted based on their role or permission level within the Salesforce environment.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing Salesforce OmniStudio FlexCards for handling sensitive customer data, financial information, or proprietary business data. The exposure of encrypted data through improper permission handling can lead to data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to access confidential information without proper authorization, potentially compromising customer privacy and organizational security. The vulnerability affects the core data protection mechanisms within the OmniStudio platform, undermining the trust and integrity of the entire Salesforce ecosystem for organizations relying on these components for data presentation and management.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including upgrading to Salesforce OmniStudio Spring 2025 or later versions where this vulnerability has been addressed through enhanced permission validation mechanisms. System administrators must conduct comprehensive audits of existing FlexCards implementations to identify potential exposure points and implement additional access control measures. The mitigation approach should include thorough testing of permission enforcement logic and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing network-level controls and additional logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which focuses on valid accounts and privilege escalation, as the flaw essentially allows unauthorized access through compromised permission handling rather than direct credential theft. Organizations should also review their overall data protection policies and ensure that encryption keys and access controls are properly managed to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other components of their Salesforce environment.