Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-1025 affects cockpit-hq/cockpit versions before 2.4.1. An attacker can bypass file upload filtering by using a different extension, allowing unauthorized file upload. For exposed systems, this can threaten content integrity and may enable broader compromise depending on deployment handling of uploaded files.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority update for any exposed Cockpit deployment. The issue is remotely reachable and requires no authentication per the CVSS vector, making timely inventory and upgrade important.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434 arbitrary file upload in cockpit-hq/cockpit before 2.4.1. The published CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The provided references include upstream commits associated with the fix and a public researcher gist.
Likely exposure
Organizations running cockpit-hq/cockpit before 2.4.1 are potentially exposed, especially where the application or upload functionality is reachable over a network. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or deployment-specific exposure details.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in KEV in the provided data. The CVSS vector indicates proof-of-concept maturity, and a public gist is referenced, but the sources provided do not establish active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for affected version range, weakness class, and severity. The bundle does not include detailed exploit mechanics, affected configurations, or active exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming impact beyond arbitrary upload without validating server-side handling of uploaded files.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade cockpit-hq/cockpit to version 2.4.1 or later.
- Review the linked upstream commits and vendor guidance for exact remediation details.
- Restrict network access to affected Cockpit instances until upgraded.
- Review uploaded files for unexpected extensions or suspicious content.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all cockpit-hq/cockpit deployments and confirm version numbers.
- Check dependency manifests and deployed application code for versions before 2.4.1.
- Verify the remediation commits or an official release containing them are present.
- Review application logs for unusual upload activity.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2025-1025 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P——snykCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:P3.93.6snykVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:P
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PHP-COCKPITHQCOCKPIT-8516320CVE reference, snyk
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/commit/becca806c7071ecc732521bb5ad0bb9c64299592CVE reference, snyk
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/commit/984ef9ad270357b843af63c81db95178eae42caeCVE reference, snyk
- https://gist.github.com/CHOOCS/fe1227443544d5d74c33982814f290afCVE reference, snyk
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.