CVE-2025-29453
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Personal Management System 1.4.65 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through the my-contacts-settings component. It affects all users running the vulnerable version of this personal information management software. The issue is classified under CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery) which typically involves forcing a server to make unauthorized requests.
💻 Affected Systems
- Personal Management System
📦 What is this software?
Personal Management System by Personal Management System
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete exposure of all contact information and personal data stored in the system, potentially including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other sensitive personal information.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to contact lists and personal information stored in the my-contacts-settings component, potentially leading to data privacy violations and information disclosure.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure of non-critical configuration data or partial contact information if proper access controls and input validation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Based on the CVSS score of 6.5 and CWE-918 classification, exploitation likely requires minimal technical skill. The vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown - check vendor for updates
Vendor Advisory: https://www.yuque.com/morysummer/vx41bz/pgg9q7kdbkggtq08
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Monitor the vendor's repository for security updates. 2. When a patch is released, download the updated version. 3. Replace the vulnerable files with patched versions. 4. Verify the fix by testing the my-contacts-settings component.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Restrict Access to my-contacts-settings
allTemporarily disable or restrict access to the vulnerable component while waiting for an official patch.
# Modify web server configuration to block access to the vulnerable endpoint
# Example for Apache: RewriteRule ^/my-contacts-settings - [F]
# Example for Nginx: location ~ /my-contacts-settings { deny all; }
Implement Web Application Firewall Rules
allConfigure WAF rules to block malicious requests targeting the my-contacts-settings endpoint.
# Add WAF rule to block requests to /my-contacts-settings
# Example ModSecurity rule: SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains my-contacts-settings" "id:1001,phase:1,deny"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the Personal Management System
- Monitor logs for unusual access patterns to the my-contacts-settings endpoint
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if you're running Personal Management System version 1.4.65. Attempt to access the my-contacts-settings component from an unauthorized context to test for information disclosure.Check Version:
# Check the version in the application interface or configuration files
# Look for version information in the application's admin panel or about pageVerify Fix Applied:
After applying workarounds or patches, test that the my-contacts-settings component no longer discloses sensitive information to unauthorized users.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to /my-contacts-settings endpoint
- Multiple failed or successful requests to the vulnerable component from unusual IPs
- Requests with suspicious parameters targeting the contacts settings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound requests from the server following access to my-contacts-settings
- Traffic patterns indicating data exfiltration
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="/my-contacts-settings" OR uri CONTAINS "my-contacts-settings") AND (src_ip NOT IN [authorized_ips])