CVE-2025-11842
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2025-11842 is a path traversal vulnerability in Shazwazza Smidge's Bundle Handler component that allows attackers to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating the Version parameter. This affects all systems running Smidge versions up to 4.5.1. Remote exploitation is possible, potentially exposing sensitive server files.
💻 Affected Systems
- Shazwazza Smidge
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server file system disclosure, including configuration files, credentials, and sensitive application data
Likely Case
Limited file disclosure from web-accessible directories, potentially exposing configuration files
If Mitigated
No impact with proper input validation and file system restrictions
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires specific knowledge of the Version parameter manipulation
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.6.0
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/Shazwazza/Smidge/releases/tag/v4.6.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download Smidge 4.6.0 from GitHub releases. 2. Replace existing Smidge installation files. 3. Verify the update by checking the version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement server-side validation to reject path traversal sequences in the Version parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file system permissions for the Smidge application directory
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Smidge version in application configuration or package managerCheck Version:
Check package.json or assembly version for SmidgeVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Smidge version is 4.6.0 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests with ../ sequences in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences in Version parameter
SIEM Query:
web.url:*../* AND web.param.name:Version