CVE-2025-52395
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running Roadcute API v.1 by exploiting a password reset endpoint that doesn't properly verify requester identity. Attackers can reset passwords for any user account and potentially gain administrative access. All deployments of Roadcute API v.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Roadcute API
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining root/admin privileges, installing persistent backdoors, exfiltrating sensitive data, and using the system as a pivot point for lateral movement.
Likely Case
Unauthorized account takeover leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential ransomware deployment on affected systems.
If Mitigated
Limited to failed authentication attempts if proper identity validation and rate limiting are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains proof-of-concept code. Exploitation requires only network access to the API endpoint.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.roadcube.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Check vendor website for updates. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Password Reset Endpoint
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable password reset API endpoint until a patch is available
# Configuration depends on deployment method. Check Roadcute API documentation for disabling specific endpoints.
Implement API Gateway Protection
linuxAdd rate limiting and request validation at the API gateway level
# Example for nginx: limit_req_zone $binary_remote_addr zone=resetlimit:10m rate=1r/s;
# Then apply to password reset endpoint location
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate Roadcute API from critical systems
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with rules to block suspicious password reset requests
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test if password reset endpoint accepts requests without proper identity verification. Attempt to reset password for a test account using only the email/username parameter.Check Version:
# Check Roadcute API version in configuration files or via API endpoint if availableVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that password reset requests now require multi-factor verification or proper identity confirmation before processing.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed password reset attempts from single IP
- Password reset requests without proper authentication tokens
- Unusual password reset patterns outside business hours
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /api/password/reset endpoint with minimal parameters
- Rapid succession of password reset requests
SIEM Query:
source="roadcute_api.log" AND (url_path="/api/password/reset" OR url_path="/api/reset-password") | stats count by src_ip