CVE-2025-67172
Authenticated Remote Code Execution in RiteCMS v3.1.0 parse_special_tags
Publication date: 2025-12-17
Last updated on: 2025-12-18
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ritecms | ritecms | 3.1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in RiteCMS v3.1.0 is an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) issue that occurs via the parse_special_tags() function. It allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the server by exploiting how special tags are parsed. [2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with valid credentials to execute arbitrary code remotely on the server hosting RiteCMS. This can lead to full system compromise, data theft, data loss, or further attacks within the network. [2, 3]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves verifying if the affected RiteCMS v3.1.0 version is in use and if the parse_special_tags() function is accessible or exploited. Since this is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability, monitoring for unusual authenticated requests or unexpected code execution attempts in logs is recommended. Specific commands could include searching web server logs for suspicious POST or GET requests targeting the CMS, for example using grep: `grep -i 'parse_special_tags' /var/log/apache2/access.log` or monitoring for unusual PHP execution patterns. Additionally, checking the version of RiteCMS installed can be done by inspecting the CMS files or version metadata. [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the authenticated areas of RiteCMS, applying any available patches or updates from the official RiteCMS repository, or disabling the vulnerable parse_special_tags() function if possible. If no patch is available, consider isolating the CMS from public access until a fix is applied. Monitoring and limiting user privileges to reduce the risk of exploitation is also advised. [1, 3]