django-helpdesk 0.x models.py os.umask(0) insecure inherited permissions

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in django-helpdesk 0.x. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function os.umask(0) of the file models.py. Such manipulation leads to insecure inherited permissions. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-25111. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in django-helpdesk 0.x. Affected by this issue is the function os.umask(0) of the file models.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure inherited permissions vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-277. A product defines a set of insecure permissions that are inherited by objects that are created by the program. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

django-helpdesk before 1.0.0 allows Sensitive Data Exposure because of os.umask(0) in models.py.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-25111 since 05/31/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-16536). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insecure inherited permissions
CWE: CWE-277 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: django-helpdesk 1.0.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

05/31/2025 🔍
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06/16/2025 +16 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 591
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-25111 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25111
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310736
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2025 09:50
Updated: 06/16/2025 18:47
Changes: 05/31/2025 09:50 (67), 06/04/2025 05:25 (1), 06/16/2025 18:47 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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