CVE-2025-44022
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Vvveb CMS v1.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the plugin mechanism. Attackers can upload malicious plugins that execute code on the server, potentially compromising the entire system. All users running the vulnerable version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Vvveb CMS
📦 What is this software?
Vvveb by Vvveb
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with attacker gaining full control over the web server, accessing sensitive data, installing backdoors, and using the server as a pivot point for further attacks.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to website defacement, data theft, malware deployment, or cryptocurrency mining operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, web application firewalls, and strict file upload controls preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub references contain technical details and proof-of-concept information that could be weaponized.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check commit dd74abcae88f658779f61338b9f4c123884eef0d for fix
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/givanz/Vvveb/issues/289
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update to the latest version of Vvveb CMS. 2. Apply the security patch from commit dd74abcae88f658779f61338b9f4c123884eef0d. 3. Remove any untrusted plugins. 4. Verify the fix by testing plugin upload functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin Upload
allTemporarily disable plugin upload functionality in the CMS configuration
Modify CMS configuration to disable plugin installation/upload features
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block malicious plugin upload attempts
Configure WAF to block requests containing suspicious plugin-related patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file upload validation and sanitization
- Isolate the CMS instance in a restricted network segment
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Vvveb CMS version 1.0.6 or earlier and test plugin upload functionalityCheck Version:
Check CMS admin panel or version.php file for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the patch from commit dd74abcae88f658779f61338b9f4c123884eef0d is applied and test plugin uploads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual plugin uploads
- Suspicious file creation in plugin directories
- PHP execution from unexpected locations
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to plugin upload endpoints with unusual payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*plugin*" OR uri="*upload*") AND method="POST" AND size>100000🔗 References
- https://github.com/chimmeee/vulnerability-research/blob/main/CVE-2025-44022
- https://github.com/givanz/Vvveb/commit/dd74abcae88f658779f61338b9f4c123884eef0d
- https://github.com/givanz/Vvveb/issues/289
- https://github.com/chimmeee/vulnerability-research/blob/main/CVE-2025-44022
- https://github.com/givanz/Vvveb/issues/289
