CVE-2025-48780 in HRD Human Resource Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/06/2025
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the download file function of Soar Cloud HRD Human Resource Management System through version 7.3.2025.0408 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via a crafted serialized object.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/04/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-48780 represents a critical deserialization flaw within the Soar Cloud HRD Human Resource Management System version 7.3.2025.0408 and potentially earlier releases. This weakness resides in the system's download file functionality, where the application fails to properly validate or sanitize serialized data received from external sources. The flaw enables remote attackers to craft malicious serialized objects that, when processed by the vulnerable system, trigger arbitrary code execution on the underlying host. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of insecure deserialization as classified by CWE-502, which specifically addresses the dangers of deserializing untrusted data without proper validation mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker sends a specially crafted serialized object to the download file endpoint of the HRD system. The system's deserialization process lacks adequate input validation and sanitization measures, allowing the malicious payload to be executed within the context of the application's privileges. This creates a severe attack surface where remote adversaries can potentially gain full control over the affected system, execute arbitrary commands, and establish persistent access. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it operates at the deserialization layer, meaning that any data passed through the download function could serve as an attack vector for command execution.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability extend beyond simple remote code execution, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges, access sensitive employee data, manipulate system configurations, and potentially use the compromised system as a foothold for lateral movement within the network. Organizations using the Soar Cloud HRD system may face significant security risks including data breaches, system compromise, and potential regulatory violations depending on the nature of the employee information stored within the system. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access or local network presence to carry out successful attacks, making it particularly dangerous in cloud-based environments where systems are accessible over the internet.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-48780 should focus on immediate patching of the affected system to address the deserialization vulnerability in the download functionality. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures for all serialized data processing within the application. The implementation of secure deserialization practices, including the use of whitelisting mechanisms and avoiding the deserialization of untrusted data, should be enforced throughout the system architecture. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit potential attack vectors, while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, as the primary exploitation method involves executing arbitrary system commands through the deserialization flaw, and may also relate to T1566 for initial access through malicious file downloads.