CVE-2025-51627 in Impresa Eccobook
Summary
by MITRE • 08/05/2025
Incorrect access control in CaricaVerbale in Agenzia Impresa Eccobook v2.81.1 allows authenticated attackers with low-level access to escalate privileges to Administrator.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-51627 represents a critical access control flaw within the CaricaVerbale component of Agenzia Impresa Eccobook version 2.81.1. This issue affects the application's privilege management system by allowing authenticated users with minimal administrative rights to escalate their privileges to full administrator status. The flaw exists in the application's authorization mechanisms, specifically within the CaricaVerbale module which handles certain document processing functions. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can leverage their existing low-level access to bypass normal security boundaries and gain complete control over the system. This type of privilege escalation vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and represents a fundamental failure in the application's security architecture.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper validation of user roles and permissions within the CaricaVerbale module. When authenticated users perform specific operations within this component, the application fails to properly verify whether the requesting user possesses sufficient privileges to execute the requested administrative functions. The flaw likely manifests through inadequate input validation, missing permission checks, or flawed role-based access control logic that does not adequately distinguish between different user levels. This allows attackers to manipulate the application's internal state or exploit specific API endpoints that should be restricted to administrator-level users. The vulnerability operates at the application logic level rather than at network or infrastructure layers, making it particularly concerning as it requires only legitimate user authentication to exploit.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple privilege escalation, as it provides attackers with complete administrative control over the Agenzia Impresa Eccobook system. Once escalated to administrator status, malicious actors can modify or delete critical data, alter user permissions, access sensitive information, and potentially compromise the entire application infrastructure. The affected system may contain confidential business data, user information, and operational records that become accessible to unauthorized parties. This vulnerability undermines the integrity and confidentiality of the entire platform, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruption, and compliance violations. Organizations relying on this software may face significant operational and financial consequences, including regulatory penalties, loss of customer trust, and potential legal liability. The impact is particularly severe given that the vulnerability requires minimal privileges to exploit, making it accessible to users who should not have administrative capabilities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-51627 should prioritize immediate remediation through official patches provided by the software vendor. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activities related to privilege escalation attempts. The principle of least privilege should be strictly enforced by reviewing and restricting user permissions, ensuring that only authorized personnel maintain administrative access. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, including unusual administrative activities or unauthorized access to sensitive modules. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their application environments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. Regular security audits and penetration testing can help detect and remediate similar access control flaws before they can be exploited. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 which specifically addresses improper access control issues, and may map to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1548 for abuse of privileges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures across multiple security domains.