CVE-2025-13700
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on DreamFactory instances. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by exploiting improper input validation in the saveZipFile method. Organizations running vulnerable DreamFactory installations are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- DreamFactory
⚠️ 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
Full system compromise with attacker gaining service account privileges, allowing data theft, lateral movement, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file system access, data exfiltration, and potential privilege escalation leading to complete application control.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation and restricted service account permissions, potentially only affecting the DreamFactory application itself.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward once credentials are obtained. The vulnerability is in a core function with clear command injection patterns.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version containing commit 404a1783927f95999c71a0ff8f14130d385087fb
Vendor Advisory: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1024/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update DreamFactory to the latest version containing the security fix. 2. Restart the DreamFactory service. 3. Verify the fix by checking that commit 404a1783927f95999c71a0ff8f14130d385087fb is present.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Enhancement
allImplement additional input validation for the saveZipFile method parameters to sanitize user input before system calls.
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to DreamFactory instances to only trusted IP addresses and implement strict firewall rules.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and multi-factor authentication to limit authenticated user access.
- Monitor and audit all authenticated user activity, particularly calls to the saveZipFile method.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if your DreamFactory version includes commit 404a1783927f95999c71a0ff8f14130d385087fb. If not, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check DreamFactory version through admin interface or review git commit history for 404a1783927f95999c71a0ff8f14130d385087fb.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that the saveZipFile method now properly validates and sanitizes user input before executing system commands.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual system command execution from DreamFactory process
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by saveZipFile calls
- Unexpected file system modifications
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from DreamFactory server
- Traffic patterns indicating data exfiltration
SIEM Query:
source="dreamfactory" AND (event="saveZipFile" OR cmd_exec* OR system_call*)