CVE-2025-56819
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Datart servers by exploiting improper input validation in the INIT connection parameter. It affects Datart v1.0.0-rc.3 installations, potentially compromising the entire server environment.
💻 Affected Systems
- Datart
📦 What is this software?
Datart by Running Elephant
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with attacker gaining full control over the server, data exfiltration, and lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to data theft, service disruption, and installation of backdoors or malware.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and input validation controls are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept exists, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement strict input validation to block malicious INIT parameters
Configure application firewall rules to reject INIT parameters containing shell metacharacters
Network Segmentation
linuxRestrict access to Datart service
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [DATART_PORT] -s [TRUSTED_NETWORK] -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [DATART_PORT] -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit Datart service exposure
- Deploy web application firewall with rules to detect and block exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Datart version via web interface or configuration files for v1.0.0-rc.3Check Version:
Check application configuration or deployment manifest for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test with controlled exploitation attempt to confirm mitigation effectiveness📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual INIT parameter values in connection logs
- Suspicious process execution from Datart context
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from Datart server
- Exploitation attempts targeting INIT parameter
SIEM Query:
source="datart" AND (INIT CONTAINS "exec" OR INIT CONTAINS "cmd" OR INIT CONTAINS "system")