CVE-2025-25048
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated users to upload files to restricted directories in IBM Jazz Foundation due to improper path neutralization. It affects IBM Jazz Foundation versions 7.0.2 through 7.0.2 iFix033, 7.0.3 through 7.0.3 iFix012, and 7.1.0 through 7.1.0 iFix002.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM Jazz Foundation
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker could upload malicious files to sensitive system directories, potentially leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise.
Likely Case
Authenticated users could upload files to unauthorized locations, potentially overwriting critical system files or storing malicious payloads.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact would be limited to unauthorized file storage in restricted areas.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access and knowledge of restricted directory paths; no public exploit code available as of analysis.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Apply fixes per IBM advisory: 7.0.2 iFix034+, 7.0.3 iFix013+, 7.1.0 iFix003+
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7244014
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review IBM advisory 7244014. 2. Download appropriate iFix for your version. 3. Apply iFix following IBM installation procedures. 4. Verify fix by testing file upload functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Upload Permissions
allTighten file upload permissions and implement strict path validation for authenticated users.
Implement Web Application Firewall Rules
allConfigure WAF to block file upload requests containing directory traversal sequences.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit which authenticated users can upload files.
- Deploy file integrity monitoring on restricted directories to detect unauthorized uploads.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Jazz Foundation version against affected ranges: 7.0.2-7.0.2.33, 7.0.3-7.0.3.12, 7.1.0-7.1.0.2Check Version:
Check Jazz Foundation administration console or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed iFix version is equal to or higher than: 7.0.2 iFix034, 7.0.3 iFix013, or 7.1.0 iFix003📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- File upload attempts with directory traversal sequences (../, ..\)
- Unauthorized file creation in system directories
- Failed file upload attempts with path manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads containing path traversal patterns
- Unusual file upload traffic from authenticated users
SIEM Query:
source="jazz_logs" AND (event="file_upload" AND (path="*../*" OR path="*..\*"))