CVE-2025-14695
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in SamuNatsu HaloBot allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the 'action' argument in the html_renderer plugin. It affects all versions up to commit 026b01d4a896d93eaaf9d5163a287dc9f267515b. The product is no longer maintained, leaving users without official support.
💻 Affected Systems
- SamuNatsu HaloBot
⚠️ 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
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to install malware, create backdoors, or disrupt service operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation and strict access controls prevent exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit has been publicly disclosed and remote exploitation is possible without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: N/A
Vendor Advisory: N/A
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available as the vendor is unresponsive and product is no longer maintained.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable html_renderer plugin
allRemove or disable the vulnerable html_renderer plugin to prevent exploitation
rm -rf plugins/html_renderer/
mv plugins/html_renderer/ plugins/html_renderer.disabled/
Network isolation
linuxRestrict network access to HaloBot instances
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [HALOBOT_PORT] -j DROP
ufw deny [HALOBOT_PORT]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately isolate affected systems from internet and critical networks
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if HaloBot is installed and if plugins/html_renderer/index.js exists. Verify commit hash is 026b01d4a896d93eaaf9d5163a287dc9f267515b or earlier.Check Version:
git log --oneline -1Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm html_renderer plugin is removed/disabled and no longer accessible via the Inter-plugin API.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to html_renderer plugin
- Suspicious process execution from HaloBot context
- Error logs related to html_renderer manipulation
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from HaloBot host
- Traffic to/from HaloBot on unusual ports
SIEM Query:
source="halobot.log" AND "html_renderer" AND ("action" OR "exec" OR "eval")