CVE-2025-32966
📋 TL;DR
DataEase versions before 2.10.8 contain a vulnerability where authenticated users can achieve remote code execution through the backend JDBC connection feature. This affects all deployments running vulnerable versions of DataEase, an open-source business intelligence tool. Attackers with valid user credentials can exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the server.
💻 Affected Systems
- DataEase
📦 What is this software?
Dataease by Dataease
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, steal sensitive data, deploy ransomware, or pivot to other systems in the network.
Likely Case
Attackers with stolen or compromised credentials gain persistent access to the DataEase server, potentially accessing business intelligence data and using the system as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and least privilege access, impact is limited to the DataEase application server, though sensitive data within DataEase could still be compromised.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but appears straightforward based on the advisory description. No public exploit code has been identified at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.10.8
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/dataease/dataease/security/advisories/GHSA-h7hj-4j78-cvc7
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your DataEase configuration and data. 2. Download version 2.10.8 from the official repository. 3. Stop the DataEase service. 4. Replace the installation with version 2.10.8. 5. Restart the DataEase service. 6. Verify the version is now 2.10.8.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JDBC Connection Feature
allTemporarily disable or restrict access to the JDBC connection functionality in DataEase if not required for business operations.
Restrict User Access
allImplement strict access controls and review user permissions to minimize the number of users who can access JDBC connection features.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate DataEase servers from critical systems
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for suspicious JDBC connection attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the DataEase version via the web interface admin panel or by examining the application files/version metadata.Check Version:
Check the web interface at /#/system/about or examine the application's version file if accessible.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm the version shows 2.10.8 or higher in the admin panel and test that JDBC connection functionality works without allowing code execution.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JDBC connection attempts from unexpected users
- Suspicious command execution patterns in application logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful JDBC connections
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from DataEase server to unexpected destinations
- Unusual network traffic patterns from DataEase server
SIEM Query:
source="dataease" AND (event="jdbc_connection" OR event="command_execution") | stats count by user, src_ip