Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SeaCMS v13.3 has a reported code execution flaw in its admin_smtp.php component. The business risk is limited by the CVSS vector requiring high privileges and local attack conditions, but successful abuse could let an already privileged attacker alter system behavior or data.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not currently supported as actively exploited, but code execution impact warrants timely inventory, access restriction, and vendor update tracking.
Technical view
CVE-2025-25797 is reported as CWE-77 command injection leading to RCE in SeaCMS v13.3 admin_smtp.php. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 5.1 with AV:L/PR:H/UI:N, indicating constrained prerequisites despite high integrity impact. Affected CPE data is incomplete.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is SeaCMS v13.3 deployments, especially systems with accessible administrative functionality. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, deployment details, or affected ranges beyond v13.3.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing is provided, and the bundle does not establish active exploitation. A public GitHub reference exists, so defenders should treat technical details as publicly available without assuming exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The record has evidence gaps: vendor/product fields are n/a, no CPEs are listed, and the RCE description conflicts with a local/high-privilege CVSS vector. Avoid broad exposure claims until vendor or CVE data is clarified.
Mitigation direction
- Check SeaCMS vendor guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Restrict access to SeaCMS administrative interfaces to trusted administrators.
- Review and reduce unnecessary high-privilege SeaCMS accounts.
- Monitor affected hosts for unexpected file or configuration changes.
- If no fix is available, consider isolating or retiring exposed v13.3 instances.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for SeaCMS v13.3 installations.
- Confirm whether admin_smtp.php exists on deployed instances.
- Review access controls around SeaCMS administrative functionality.
- Check logs for unusual privileged admin activity around SMTP configuration.
- Track vendor advisories and CVE updates for clarified affected versions.
Public sources used
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CWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N0.84.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.seacms.com/CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/Ka7arotto/Seacms/blob/main/Seacms13.3-rce-7.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.