Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-45145 lets an unauthenticated remote attacker read files from affected Follett Destiny Library Manager systems by abusing an image parameter. The issue is confidentiality-focused: source data says file reading, not system takeover. It is marked high severity and reported fixed in version 22.5 AU1.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for any exposed Destiny Library Manager instance. The main business risk is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive application or system files. Prioritize internet-facing systems and confirm upgrade status quickly.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 directory traversal in Follett Software Destiny Library Manager 22_0_2_rc1. With network access and no authentication, an attacker can read arbitrary system and application files through the image parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, driven by network reachability, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for organizations running Destiny Library Manager 22_0_2_rc1, especially if reachable from the internet or broad internal networks. The CVE record does not provide complete CPE data, so asset owners should verify product and version directly.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public researcher write-up and CVE record. CISA KEV is false in the provided data, so there is no source-supported evidence here of active exploitation. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and low-complexity, which increases practical risk where exposed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and one public write-up reference. The CVE lists affected metadata as n/a despite naming Destiny Library Manager 22_0_2_rc1 in the title and description. Do not assume broader version impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected Destiny Library Manager deployments to version 22.5 AU1 or vendor-confirmed later releases.
- Check Follett vendor guidance for any additional hardening or backported fixes.
- Limit external access to Destiny Library Manager until remediation is complete.
- Restrict access to trusted networks where business operations permit.
- Review whether exposed instances can be placed behind authentication or access controls.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Destiny Library Manager instances and confirm exact versions.
- Identify any deployments running 22_0_2_rc1.
- Confirm remediation by verifying version 22.5 AU1 or later vendor-confirmed build.
- Review web logs for suspicious image parameter requests targeting non-image or system paths.
- Validate internet exposure through asset management and external attack surface tools.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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