FlagForgeCTF flagForge up to 2.3.0 /api/resources improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FlagForgeCTF flagForge up to 2.3.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/resources. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-59932. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FlagForgeCTF flagForge up to 2.3.0. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file /api/resources. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. From versions 2.0.0 to before 2.3.1, the /api/resources endpoint previously allowed POST and DELETE requests without proper authentication or authorization. This could have enabled unauthorized users to create, modify, or delete resources on the platform. The issue has been fixed in FlagForge version 2.3.1.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-59932 since 09/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202509-4277) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-31401). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.2
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CNA Base Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: flagForge 2.3.1

Timelineinfo

09/23/2025 CVE reserved
09/27/2025 +4 days Advisory disclosed
09/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/09/2025 +12 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-v8rh-25rf-gfqw
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59932 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59932
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326160
EUVD: 🔒
CNNVD: CNNVD-202509-4277 - Flag Forge 访问控制错误漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2025 07:12
Updated: 10/09/2025 04:42
Changes: 09/27/2025 07:12 (66), 09/27/2025 18:35 (1), 09/28/2025 16:01 (6), 10/09/2025 04:42 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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