CVE-2025-25950
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass access controls in Serosoft Academia SIS EagleR v1.0.118, enabling them to create and modify user accounts including Administrator accounts. This affects all systems running the vulnerable version of this student information system software.
💻 Affected Systems
- Serosoft Solutions Pvt Ltd Academia Student Information System (SIS) EagleR
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise where attackers create administrator accounts, gain full control over the SIS, and potentially access sensitive student data, modify grades, or disrupt operations.
Likely Case
Attackers create backdoor administrator accounts to maintain persistent access, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized modifications, or further system exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, strong authentication, and monitoring preventing successful exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the vulnerable endpoint but appears straightforward based on available research.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Contact Serosoft Solutions for patch information. Check their official website or support channels for security updates.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block Vulnerable Endpoint
allRestrict access to the /rest/staffResource/update endpoint using web application firewall or network controls
Network Segmentation
allIsolate the SIS system from untrusted networks and implement strict access controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the SIS application
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for account creation/modification activities
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if your system is running Serosoft Academia SIS EagleR v1.0.118 and test if unauthorized account creation/modification is possible via the /rest/staffResource/update endpointCheck Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that unauthorized users cannot create or modify accounts, especially administrator accounts, through the vulnerable endpoint📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual account creation events
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful account modifications
- Administrator account creation from unusual IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /rest/staffResource/update from unauthorized sources
- Unusual traffic patterns to the SIS application
SIEM Query:
source="sis_logs" AND (event="account_creation" OR event="account_modification") AND user_role="administrator"