CVE-2019-25351
Arbitrary File Download in Centova Cast 3.2.11 via API
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| centova | cast | 3.2.11 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Centova Cast version 3.2.11 and involves a file download flaw. Authenticated attackers can exploit the server.copyfile API endpoint by supplying specially crafted parameters to download arbitrary system files. For example, attackers can retrieve sensitive files such as /etc/passwd by using tools like curl or wget.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with authentication to access sensitive system files that should normally be protected. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of critical information, potentially enabling further attacks or system compromise.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to exploit the file download flaw on the server.copyfile API endpoint using crafted requests. For example, authenticated users can try to download sensitive files such as /etc/passwd using command-line tools.
- Use curl to send a crafted request to the server.copyfile API endpoint to attempt downloading /etc/passwd.
- Use wget similarly to request sensitive files via the vulnerable API endpoint.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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