CVE-2025-22973
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in QiboSoft QiboCMS X1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information by exploiting the http_curl() function in the common.php file. Attackers can access URL response content that should be protected, potentially exposing internal data. All users running QiboCMS X1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- QiboSoft QiboCMS
📦 What is this software?
Qibocms X1 by Qibosoft
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete exposure of internal system information, configuration files, database credentials, and sensitive user data through information disclosure.
Likely Case
Partial information disclosure revealing system paths, configuration details, or limited sensitive data that could enable further attacks.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper input validation and access controls preventing unauthorized URL access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the application's URL handling and may need some authentication depending on implementation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after X1.0 (check vendor for specific version)
Vendor Advisory: Not provided in references
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check QiboSoft vendor website for security updates. 2. Apply the latest patch for QiboCMS. 3. Verify the http_curl() function has proper input validation and access controls.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict http_curl() Function Access
allImplement access controls to restrict who can call the vulnerable http_curl() function.
Input Validation for URL Parameters
allAdd strict input validation to prevent unauthorized URL requests through the http_curl() function.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious URL requests
- Restrict network access to the QiboCMS application to trusted sources only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review /application/common.php file for the http_curl() function and check if it properly validates URL inputs and restricts access.Check Version:
Check QiboCMS version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test that the http_curl() function now validates URL inputs and restricts access to authorized users only.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual URL requests to the http_curl() function
- Multiple failed attempts to access restricted URLs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with unusual URL parameters targeting the common.php file
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*common.php*" OR uri="*http_curl*") AND (status=200 OR status=403)