CVE-2025-26704
📋 TL;DR
A privilege management vulnerability in ZTE GoldenDB allows authenticated users to escalate their privileges beyond intended levels. This affects GoldenDB versions 6.1.03 through 6.1.03.05, potentially impacting database administrators and users with existing access.
💻 Affected Systems
- ZTE GoldenDB
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker gains full administrative control over the GoldenDB instance, enabling data theft, manipulation, or destruction.
Likely Case
An authenticated user with limited privileges escalates to higher privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized administrative actions.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to authorized users who might gain additional privileges but remain within controlled environments.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires existing user credentials and knowledge of the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 6.1.03.05
Vendor Advisory: https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/6999218053484646494
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest GoldenDB version from ZTE support. 2. Backup current configuration and data. 3. Apply the update following ZTE's upgrade procedures. 4. Restart GoldenDB services.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict User Privileges
allApply principle of least privilege to limit potential damage from privilege escalation.
Review and adjust user permissions in GoldenDB configuration
Enhanced Monitoring
allMonitor for unusual privilege changes or administrative actions.
Set up audit logging for privilege escalation attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate GoldenDB instances
- Enforce multi-factor authentication for all database access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check GoldenDB version using the database management interface or configuration files.Check Version:
Check GoldenDB version through its administrative interface or configuration files (specific command depends on deployment).Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is updated beyond 6.1.03.05 and test privilege escalation attempts fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege changes in audit logs
- Unauthorized administrative actions by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual database connection patterns from standard user accounts
SIEM Query:
Search for privilege escalation events in GoldenDB audit logs or authentication systems.