CVE-2025-65075 in Server
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2025
WaveView client allows users to execute restricted set of predefined commands and scripts on the connected WaveStore Server. A malicious attacker with high-privileges is able to read or delete files, with the permissions of dvr user, on the server using path traversal in the alog script.
This issue was fixed in version 6.44.44
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/23/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2025-65075 affects the WaveView client component within a surveillance system architecture that interfaces with WaveStore servers. This client-server relationship enables authorized users to execute predefined commands and scripts on the connected server, creating a legitimate operational pathway for system management and monitoring activities. The system design inherently trusts the WaveView client to maintain proper command execution boundaries while operating within the security context of the dvr user account. However, a critical flaw exists in the alog script implementation that allows for path traversal attacks, enabling unauthorized file operations through malicious command injection.
The technical flaw manifests as a path traversal vulnerability within the alog script processing mechanism of the WaveView client. When legitimate users execute commands through this interface, the system fails to properly sanitize or validate file paths, allowing attackers to manipulate the script execution flow. This vulnerability specifically targets the permissions of the dvr user account, which typically operates with elevated privileges necessary for surveillance system operations. The path traversal allows attackers to navigate beyond intended file system boundaries, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing destructive operations such as file deletion. This represents a classic directory traversal vulnerability that falls under CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, also known as path traversal or directory traversal.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations relying on WaveView surveillance systems, particularly those with high-privilege accounts that maintain access to the WaveStore server infrastructure. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to sensitive surveillance data, potentially compromising privacy and security operations. The ability to read files with dvr user permissions means that attackers could access configuration files, log data, or other system information that may contain sensitive operational details. Furthermore, the deletion capability creates a potential for data destruction or system disruption that could compromise the integrity of the surveillance infrastructure. The attack vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically focusing on script-based attacks that leverage legitimate system interfaces.
This vulnerability represents a privilege escalation risk within a system that was designed to maintain strict operational boundaries between different user roles and system functions. The fact that it requires high-privilege access to exploit suggests that the system maintains some level of access control, but the path traversal flaw demonstrates that even authorized users with elevated permissions can be exploited to perform unauthorized file operations. Organizations should consider this vulnerability in the context of their overall security posture and review their access control mechanisms to ensure that even privileged accounts cannot abuse legitimate system interfaces for malicious purposes. The fix implemented in version 6.44.44 addresses the root cause by properly implementing path validation and sanitization within the alog script execution flow.
The remediation approach taken in version 6.44.44 likely involves implementing proper input validation and sanitization for file paths within the alog script processing, ensuring that all user-supplied path parameters are properly normalized and restricted to predefined directories. This approach aligns with security best practices for preventing directory traversal attacks and maintaining proper system isolation. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as privilege separation, regular access audits, and monitoring of unusual file access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of validating all inputs, even those originating from trusted system components, and maintaining defense-in-depth strategies that protect against both external and internal threats.