CVE-2025-69239 in Raytha
Summary
by MITRE • 03/16/2026
Raytha CMS is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in the “Themes - Import from URL” feature. It allows an attacker with high privileges to provide the URL for redirecting server-side HTTP request.
This issue was fixed in version 1.4.6.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/16/2026
CVE-2025-69239 represents a server-side request forgery vulnerability within Raytha CMS that specifically affects the "Themes - Import from URL" functionality. This vulnerability classifies under CWE-918 as it involves untrusted data being used in a server-side HTTP request without proper validation or sanitization. The flaw exists in the CMS's theme import mechanism where administrators can specify external URLs to fetch theme files, creating an attack surface that malicious actors can exploit to make unauthorized requests from the vulnerable server.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to manipulate the URL parameter used in the import process, enabling them to redirect server-side requests to internal systems or external malicious endpoints. This capability can be leveraged to bypass network segmentation, perform internal port scanning, or exfiltrate sensitive data from within the organization's network. The vulnerability essentially transforms the CMS server into an unwitting proxy for malicious requests, as the server processes the URL parameter and makes HTTP requests on behalf of the application without proper validation of the destination.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations using Raytha CMS, particularly those with administrative accounts that may be compromised or those that grant broad privileges to users. Attackers can exploit this weakness to perform reconnaissance activities against internal network services, potentially discovering additional vulnerabilities or sensitive systems that would otherwise be protected by network firewalls. The attack vector requires high privilege access, suggesting that the vulnerability could be exploited through compromised administrative credentials or through privilege escalation attacks that allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the CMS.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to version 1.4.6 which includes the necessary patches to address this vulnerability. The fix likely involves implementing strict URL validation, sanitization of input parameters, and potentially implementing a whitelist of allowed domains for theme imports. Additional mitigations include restricting administrative privileges to only trusted users, implementing network segmentation to limit internal access, and monitoring for unusual import activities or requests to suspicious domains. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques such as T1566.002 (Phishing for Information) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) when used for reconnaissance activities, and T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) when exploited directly against the CMS. The vulnerability highlights the importance of validating and sanitizing all external inputs, particularly in functions that perform network operations, as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines for secure coding practices.