CVE-2025-45326
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on PocketVJ CP systems via the submit_size.php component. It affects PocketVJ-CP-v3 version 3.9.1 installations. Attackers can potentially take full control of affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- PocketVJ CP
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to install malware, steal data, pivot to other systems, or disrupt operations.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, monitoring, and access controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the submit_size.php component. No public exploit code is available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check GitHub releases for patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/magdesign/PocketVJ-CP-v3/releases/tag/release
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Visit the GitHub releases page. 2. Download the latest patched version. 3. Replace the vulnerable submit_size.php file. 4. Verify the fix is applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable submit_size.php
allTemporarily disable or remove the vulnerable component
mv /path/to/submit_size.php /path/to/submit_size.php.disabled
Restrict network access
linuxLimit access to the PocketVJ CP interface
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [PocketVJ_PORT] -s [TRUSTED_IP] -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [PocketVJ_PORT] -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate PocketVJ systems
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with RCE protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if submit_size.php exists in your PocketVJ installation and verify version is 3.9.1Check Version:
Check PocketVJ CP interface or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify submit_size.php has been updated or removed, and test functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to submit_size.php
- Unexpected process execution from web server user
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious HTTP requests to submit_size.php endpoint
- Unexpected outbound connections from PocketVJ system
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/submit_size.php" AND (method="POST" OR status_code>=400)