CVE-2025-58591
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to brute-force directory and file paths to access sensitive information like private keys and configuration files without authentication. It affects applications with improper path traversal controls, potentially exposing critical system data.
💻 Affected Systems
- SICK products (specific models not detailed in provided references)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ 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
Attackers obtain private keys, credentials, or configuration files leading to full system compromise, data theft, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Sensitive configuration files and credentials are exposed, enabling further attacks or unauthorized access to systems.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, attackers cannot enumerate or access restricted files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation involves brute-forcing paths, which is straightforward but may require enumeration effort.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0010.json
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review vendor advisory at provided URL. 2. Identify affected product versions. 3. Apply vendor-recommended patches or updates. 4. Restart affected services or systems as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Directory Access
linuxImplement strict access controls and file permissions to prevent unauthorized file enumeration.
chmod 600 sensitive_files
chown root:root sensitive_files
Web Server Configuration
allConfigure web server to deny directory listing and restrict access to sensitive paths.
Options -Indexes in .htaccess (Apache)
autoindex off; (Nginx)
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate affected systems from untrusted networks.
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to access known sensitive file paths via HTTP requests (e.g., /etc/passwd, configuration files) and check for unauthorized access.Check Version:
Check product documentation or vendor-specific commands for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
After patching, retest path traversal attempts; successful requests should be blocked or return access denied errors.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed HTTP requests to unusual file paths
- Access logs showing patterns of directory traversal attempts (e.g., ../ sequences)
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP GET requests to sensitive file paths
- High volume of 403/404 errors from a single source
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR status_code=403 OR status_code=404) | stats count by src_ip🔗 References
- https://sick.com/psirt
- https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices
- https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1
- https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0010.json
- https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0010.pdf
- https://www.sick.com/media/docs/9/19/719/special_information_sick_operating_guidelines_cybersecurity_by_sick_en_im0106719.pdf
