Action1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Action1. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-5480. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Action1 (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Action1 Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Action1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-26767.

It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-5480 since 06/02/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at action1.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-17356). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: action1.com

Timelineinfo

06/02/2025 🔍
06/04/2025 +2 days 🔍
06/04/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2025 +75 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5480 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-311067
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/04/2025 08:01
Updated: 08/18/2025 18:17
Changes: 06/04/2025 08:01 (50), 06/07/2025 04:54 (1), 06/07/2025 06:04 (12), 08/18/2025 18:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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